Author: sharma
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NOGASA Appeals to President Tinubu to Halt Dangote Refinery’s Direct Fuel Distribution Plan
SEO Riders: – NOGASA warns Dangote’s direct supply model risks destabilizing Nigeria’s fuel distribution network. – Marketers cite threats to over 50,000 fuel outlets and thousands of downstream jobs. – Calls for compliance with Petroleum Industry Act and sustainable engagement with independent marketers. At its recent Annual General Meeting in Abuja, the Natural Oil and…
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Kenyan Waste Pickers Demand Recognition and Inclusion in Global Plastics Treaty
SEO RIDERS: – Kenyan waste picker associations call for formal role in INC‑5.2 plastics treaty negotiations. – Frontline recyclers demand rights, decent wages, health protections, and integration into formal waste systems. – Calls to reject plastic credits and prioritize Extended Producer Responsibility funding for empowerment. In Nairobi on 31 July 2025, the Kenya National Waste…
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Alleged corruption: Coalition demands Ojulari’s arrest, prosecution, and removal from office
A coalition of civil society groups, including OilWatch Nigeria and Workers’ Rights Alliance, held a press conference at the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, July 31, 2025, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The…
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Land‑Based Mitigation “Blind Spot” Neglects 25% of Potential Climate Solutions, Study Warns
SEO Riders: – Global models underestimate mitigation potential in agriculture, forestry, and land-use (AFOLU) by ignoring critical factors. – Strategies like afforestation and BECCS may strain water and food systems, affecting millions. – Researchers urge integrated planning that aligns emissions reduction with food security and water resilience. A recent analysis highlights that land-based mitigation measures,…
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Plastic Leakage Could Drop by Over 95% in Southeast & East Asia by 2050 with Stronger Policies, OECD Says
SEO Riders: – OECD projects up to a 95% reduction in plastic leakage through comprehensive regulations and circular economy reforms. – Regional recycling rates could quadruple to 54% by 2050, curbing mismanaged waste and ecosystem contamination. – Success hinges on scaling cross-border cooperation, infrastructure investment, and support for informal waste systems. A new report from…
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Oyo State Begins Rehabilitation of Bridges Washed Away by Heavy Rainfall
SEO Riders: – Floodwaters destroy critical bridges linking Igbope–Kishi and Saki–Igboho, cutting off dozens of communities. – Oyo Assembly urges urgent government intervention for temporary access and full reconstruction. – Restoration critical for reviving agricultural trade, education access, and regional mobility. Following intense downpours between Monday night and Tuesday morning, several major bridges in Oke‑Ogun…
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Pacific Tsunami Early Warning System Demonstrates High Effectiveness After Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake
SEO Riders: – UNESCO‑IOC’s Pacific Tsunami Warning System prompts timely evacuations for millions across the Pacific. – Evacuation orders in Japan, Hawaii, California and Pacific islands helped avert major loss despite 4 m waves. – UNESCO’s Tsunami Ready programme enhances community preparedness through drills, education, and warning networks. In the aftermath of a powerful magnitude 8.8…
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Chevron Refutes Spill Allegations, Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
SEO Riders: – Chevron denies involvement in recent oil spill allegations in Bayelsa and Ilaje regions. – Company emphasises compliance, JIV protocols, and collaboration with NOSDRA and DPR. – Stakeholders demand transparent investigation as environmental groups decry persistent oil pollution. Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has unequivocally denied responsibility for recent oil spill allegations, including claims…
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ICJ Advisory Opinion Elevates Judicial Action as a Key Driver of Climate Sustainability
SEO Riders: – Landmark ICJ ruling affirms states’ binding legal duties to curb greenhouse emissions. – Non-compliance may constitute an internationally wrongful act under customary and human rights law. – Civil society empowered with stronger legal precedent to pursue climate litigation and accountability. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a unanimous advisory opinion on…
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Charcoal Trade Worsens Nigeria’s Deforestation Crisis and Threatens Local Livelihoods
SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s government warns charcoal trade endangers forests and livelihoods in rural and peri‑urban areas. – Estimated 1.5 million trees lost daily, fueling biodiversity loss, soil degradation and carbon emissions. – Urgent shift required toward clean cooking options like LPG, biogas and solar to curb forest damage. The Federal Government of Nigeria has…