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Civil society, labour urge govt to reverse privatisation of electricity sector

The Federal Government has been called upon to reverse the privatisation of the electricity sector and halt discussions on privatising public assets and utilities. The...

Labour, civil society flay govt privatisation in water, power sectors

Labour and civil society groups in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to jettison privatisation in the nation’s power and water sectors and,...

Groups task CSOs, media, others on climate change peril, illicit cash flow

With the glaring threat posed by climate change to the world, groups from anti-corruption agencies, the media, local and International civil society organisations (CSOs),...

Groups petition Ngige on BATN, workers’ face-off

A coalition of civil society groups on the platform of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has written to Labour & Employment Minister, Dr....

Renewable energy employs millions worldwide – Report

More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy...

Paris Agreement, SDGs can generate better jobs – UN

The ILO and UNFCCC team up to boost action on just transition and decent work in the context of climate change. The agreement between...

How tobacco factory workers can get justice

There was upheaval in September 2002 when tens of Nigerian factory workers died in a fire accident that swept through the factory wing of...

Campaigners, labour to collaborate on climate change

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in the country have agreed to work with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on issues related to global warming, thereby...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...