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PETAN: Driving local content partnerships, sustainable energy transition

Africa stands at a critical juncture in the global...

1,000 delegates expected at NOGOF 2025

About 1,000 delegates are expected at the 5th Nigerian...

PETAN urges crude output boost for refineries

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has urged...

Conservation

Govt, partners urged to act on rangeland conservation

The Federal Government and partners have been urged to...

Alex Ngari: Let’s make cities and communities bird-friendly

Every year, the world celebrates World Migratory Bird Day...

Conservationist urges joint biodiversity protection for healthy living

The Conservator of Park (CP), Old Oyo National Park,...

Gender

Govt moves to end premature deaths caused by firewood toxins 

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with key stakeholders in the energy sector to end premature...

Smallholder women farmers seek agricultural devt. fund intervention

Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) has urged the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) to prioritise the...

Centre enlightens women farmers on climate-smart agriculture, agroecology

The International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) has trained 100 women farmers in FCT and its environs on climate-smart...

Human Welfare

EU pledges €300m new projects in Northwest, Northeast Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has pledged the sum of...

50m people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger – WFP

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that...

Gates Foundation to spend $200bn over next 20 years to improve lives

On the occasion of its 25th year, the Gates...

Science & Tech

NASRDA, UNICCON sign MoU on advancing Nigeria’s space technology

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and UNICCON Group of Companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Group urges stakeholders’ involvement in space regulation

The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) has called for the harmonisation of space-related activities among agencies of government for...

Bridging the gap: Why scientists must master communication in age of misinformation

Before I wrote this article, I searched “Who does society trust the most”. I also searched for the most...

Mining

Informal lead, gold mining contributing to widespread poisoning in Nigeria – Study

Artisanal lead mining in Nigeria is responsible for airborne lead exposures that are 10 times the U.S. Permissible Exposure...

South African mining communities urge community-led path in energy transition

As South Africa moves toward a low-carbon future, communities most affected by the extractive economy have demanded to be...

Lead poisoning: Govt orders illegal miners out of Zamfara

The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners to immediately vacate all mining sites in Zamfara State following the confirmation...

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Health

Salt Awareness Week: Govt urged to accelerate salt reduction targets regulation

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to accelerate...
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Pate, Director of Nutrition make 2025 TIME100 Health list

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, and the Director...
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World Migratory Bird Day: Creating bird-friendly cities, communities

While human ingenuity has gifted us with the marvels of modern technology – from...
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Convert forests to military bases to prevent insurgents’ occupation – Ganduje tells govt

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, said converting forests...
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Business

World Bank policies and Nigeria’s economic rebirth

The World Bank, established in 1944 at the Bretton...

Land Degradation

ACReSAL’s week-long Lagos retreat to review project implementation progress

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project is...

160 Anambra communities face gully erosion threat – Official

The Managing Director of Anambra State Erosion, Watershed and...

Desertification Day 2025: World accelerates progress to restore degraded land

Accelerating progress to restore 1.5 billion hectares of degraded...

ACReSAL awards ₦8.5bn contract for erosion control project in Kano

Kano State Government under its World Bank-assisted programme, Agro-Climatic...

Pollution

Emissions: Expert advocates winding down of diesel-powered engines

An energy expert, Mr. Quadri Fatai, has advocated winding...

Fresh oil spill reported in Bayelsa community

A fresh oil spill has been reported in the...

NOSDRA, CSOs strengthen partnership to enhance environmental response

The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)...

Countries to debate restriction on chemicals as pollution crisis mounts

Delegates from more than 180 countries will gather in...

Renewable Energy

Govt commences power distribution companies’ overhaul with two underperforming DisCos

The Federal Government has begun moves to initiate sweeping...

Methane data and transparency continue to improve, but emissions remain far too high

Measures to tackle methane emissions are often very cost-effective...

UK, Norway sign green energy pact to power North Sea transition

The UK and Norway have launched a new Green Industrial Partnership...

Renewable energy: Closing financing gap in Global South requires multi-pronged approach

Meeting the tripling renewable power capacity target agreed in...

Waste Management

Swiss firm to launch 500-tonne-per-year plant to recycle waste plastics

Every year, millions of tons of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)...

Wanted: Blueprint for Nigeria’s waste management crisis

The fantasy that natural resources are inexhaustible and always...

PAVE harps on sustainable waste management to curb methane emission

The Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) on...

LAWMA apprehends 300 persons for waste disposal offences

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has...

Sustainable Development

African govts urged to reverse privatisations in water, electricity, waste sectors

African governments, especially those of Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda,...

Development Agenda Magazine focuses on Sahel region’s challenges in Q2 2025 edition

Development Agenda Magazine has released its Q2 2025 edition,...

Steadfast commitment, pathway to achieving SDGs – Inclusive educator

An inclusive educator, Dr Akhere Aghedo-Akran, has called on...

Young lawyers rally support to drive policies to transform energy sector

The Energy and Sustainability Committee of the Nigerian Bar...
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Valuers seek review of land, housing policies

The Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV)...

Surveyors urge govt to prioritise assets valuation to attract investments

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV)...

How tax reforms bill will make housing affordable – Presidency

The Presidency says the Tax Reforms Bill, when passed,...

Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

World Hand Hygiene Day: Gloves do not replace hand hygiene – WHO

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Hand hygiene is said to be one of the most effective, affordable and universal tools available to prevent the transmission of infections and provide...

Govt inaugurates River Basin boards, urges innovation, accountability

World Bank pledges disability-inclusive WASH programme in Nigeria

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Marine

Africa’s oceans under spotlight as OceanX, OceanQuest conclude expedition

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A transformational joint exploration led by OceanX and OceanQuest has officially concluded the "Around Africa Expedition", a major ocean research and capacity-sharing mission advancing...

EfD Nigeria seeks review of Fisheries Act, underscores need for institutional framework

NIMASA seeks investment in Blue Economy

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