The Lagos State Government has indicated its readiness to partner with the Time for Africa Foundation to promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life of residents across the state. This Day Newspaper reported via AllAfrica on January 8, 2026, that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this known […]
UNESCO has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s biosphere reserves while promoting sustainable livelihoods that reduce climate-damaging human activities. The pledge was announced in Abuja by Jean-Paul Abiaga, Head of UNESCO’s Abuja Office. The organisation is focusing on the Oban (Cross River), Omo (Ogun), and Shere Hills (Plateau) biosphere reserves, where it is engaging local
Russia and African countries have agreed on a joint action plan covering 2026 to 2029 to deepen cooperation in trade, environmental protection, and climate-related initiatives. The agreement was reached at the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum held in Moscow. The conference brought together representatives of 52 African countries and eight regional integration
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The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is leading the charge for a greener Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) industry, calling on stakeholders to adopt its groundbreaking Circularity Guideline. This initiative aims to establish high standards for managing end-of-life batteries, with a focus on quality, durability, warranties, maintenance, repair, and sound recycling practices. Organizations, companies, and other
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The COP29 climate conference concluded with a landmark agreement on Saturday, setting the foundation for a global carbon credit trading market. The deal is expected to channel billions of dollars into climate projects aimed at curbing global warming. The agreement, reached after nearly a decade of discussions, seeks to establish a credible and transparent system
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In a statement made available today October 22, 2024 by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has commended NIPCO for its significant investments in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector. During a meeting with the company’s executives at the State House in Abuja,
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The global renewable energy sector saw a record-breaking increase in employment in 2023, reaching 16.2 million jobs, according to the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs, Annual Review 2024, jointly published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). This represents an 18% rise from the 13.7 million jobs recorded in
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As the world faces escalating climate crises, the final quarter of 2024 will be critical for advancing global environmental action. Major international conferences, including the UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, will focus on climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution. Key discussions at COP29
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