Author: sharma
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Nigeria’s Dual Focus at the 2025 UN: Advancing Tax Transparency and Forging a Climate Finance Alliance with Norway
By Oladosu Adebola At the 2025 UN meetings, Nigeria strategically positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts towards enhanced tax transparency and climate action, notably through a bilateral engagement with Norway. Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, championed these critical agendas in discussions with Ms. Stine Renate Håheim, Norway’s Deputy Minister…
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Surveyors Urge Government to Prioritize Asset Valuation for Economic Growth
SEO Riders: The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the credible valuation of national assets to attract both local and foreign investments. NIESV President Victor Alonge emphasized that accurate asset valuation is crucial for effective national planning, financial reporting, and the success of proposed tax…
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Lawmakers Commend Lagos Shoreline Protection and Bridge Security Projects
The House of Representatives Committee on Works has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing shoreline protection project at Marina, Lagos State. Chairman Akin Alabi, during a recent inspection, emphasized the project’s significance in safeguarding critical infrastructure, notably the Blue Rail Line and Outer Marina Road, from coastal erosion. Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede…
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Reps Speaker: Renewable Energy Central to Nigeria’s Development Agenda
Emphasizes Nigeria’s commitment to global renewable energy initiatives At the inaugural Legislative Conference and Expo on Renewable Energy in Lagos, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, emphasized renewable energy as pivotal to Nigeria’s development strategy. He highlighted the establishment of a Standing Committee on Renewable Energy and recent tax reforms eliminating VAT on…
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Kenyan Youth Pledge Leadership in Forest Conservation and Green Economy Ahead of COP30
SEO Riders: At the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National Youth Workshop in Kitui County, young environmental leaders from across Kenya issued a declaration affirming their central role in the country’s green transition and forest conservation agenda. The three-day workshop, themed “From Science to Youth Action for Sustainable Forestry,” was organized by the African Forest Forum in collaboration…
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WHO Emphasizes Hand Hygiene Over Glove Use
SEO Riders: – Gloves are not a substitute for proper hand hygiene, warns WHO – Improper glove use contributes to environmental waste, says WHO On May 5, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Hand Hygiene Day with the theme: “It might be gloves. It’s always hand hygiene.” This campaign underscores that while medical…
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Nigeria Endorses National Electricity Policy to Boost Power Sector
– Emphasis on renewables, private sector investment Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP), a major step under the Electricity Act 2023. The policy outlines strategies to expand electricity access, integrate renewable energy, and attract private investment. It forms part of Nigeria’s broader energy reform agenda aimed at delivering reliable,…
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Activists to Albanese: End Fossil Fuel Projects Now
– Australia’s climate policy under scrutiny after re-election – Pacific voices push for fossil fuel phase-out ‐ Renewable targets clash with coal, gas exports Climate activists are urging re-elected Australian PM Anthony Albanese to stop new coal and gas projects and accelerate the country’s shift to renewables. Despite a pledge to get 82% of electricity…
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ECOWAS and Ecobank Empower SMEs with Renewable Energy Investments
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with Ecobank Nigeria and the World Bank, is advancing renewable energy adoption by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the off-grid photovoltaic solar energy sector. This initiative is part of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), which aims to enhance access to sustainable…
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NOSDRA and CSOs Collaborate to Enhance Environmental Response
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with civil society organizations (CSOs) to bolster environmental response mechanisms in Nigeria. This collaboration aims to enhance the country’s capacity to effectively address oil spills and other environmental challenges through improved monitoring, reporting, and community engagement. By working closely with…