Author: sharma
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TotalEnergies and OQEP Break Ground on Marsa LNG
– Marsa LNG to be one of the world’s lowest-emission liquefied natural gas plants – Oman’s $1.6B project aims to power marine fuel market with clean energy – Solar-powered LNG facility to reduce shipping emissions in the Gulf region TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) have commenced construction of the Marsa LNG plant in…
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway 70% Complete – Umahi
– 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway set for January 2026 completion – Minister Umahi praises contractor’s commitment amid funding delays – Highway to feature tourism, industrial, and residential developments along corridor The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project has reached over 70% completion, with final delivery expected by January 2026, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Sen. Dave…
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WaterAid and Stakeholders Unite to Enhance Climate Resilience
– WaterAid collaborates with stakeholders to strengthen climate-resilient WASH services in Nigeria – Conference emphasizes urgent need for resilient infrastructure amid climate challenges – Federal Ministry of Water Resources and UNICEF to develop climate risk assessment for WASH WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with various stakeholders, is intensifying efforts to bolster climate resilience within the country’s…
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NASS Empowers Youths Through Innovation and Community Engagement
– Servelead’s NASS initiative fosters youth-led solutions to social challenges – Social Impact Roundtable 3.0 emphasizes low-tech innovation for community development – Government and NGOs collaborate to bridge resource gaps for sustainable progress The Non-profit as Service (NASS) initiative, spearheaded by Servelead Humanitarian Initiative (SHI), is making significant strides in addressing Nigeria’s pressing social issues,…
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SEEPCO Embraces AI and Digital Innovation to Enhance Workplace Safety
– SEEPCO marks World Safety Day with tech-driven safety initiatives – AI and digital tools central to SEEPCO’s new safety strategy – Company launches real-time incident reporting and e-permit systems Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has reaffirmed its commitment to workplace safety and employee wellbeing during the 22nd World Day for…
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NLNG Launches VIBES to Empower Host Communities
– VIBES replaces YES to boost entrepreneurship in over 110 communities – Programme offers mentorship, grants, and business training – NLNG aims to enhance economic growth through local capacity building Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has introduced the Vocational, Innovation, Business, and Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), a new initiative targeting over 110 host and pipeline communities…
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REA Partners with Nine Firms to Expand Energy Access
– DARES project to deploy 1,350 mini-grids and 1.6 million solar home systems – REA targets 47 MW of clean energy and 340,000 new connections – Initiative aligns with Mission 300 and Nigeria’s universal electrification goals The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed grant agreements with nine renewable energy companies to provide electricity access to…
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Earth, Water, and Wetlands Days Unite in 2025 to Champion Ecosystem Restoration
– Global observances emphasize urgent need for ecosystem restoration – Earth Day 2025 advocates tripling renewable energy by 2030 – World Water Day highlights glacier preservation for freshwater security In 2025, three significant global environmental observances—World Wetlands Day (February 2), World Water Day (March 22), and Earth Day (April 22)—converged on a unified message: the…
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UN Warns $4 Trillion Annual Funding Gap Threatens Sustainable Development Goals
– Developing nations face $4 trillion SDG investment shortfall – UN calls for global financial reforms to bridge development gap – Debt burdens hinder progress on poverty, climate, and health goals The United Nations has issued a stark warning that a $4 trillion annual funding gap is jeopardizing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals…
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Experts Warn of Existential Threat to Niger Delta Coastal Communities
– Niger Delta faces severe coastal erosion and displacement due to climate change – Calls for enforcement of environmental laws to protect vulnerable communities – Climate-induced conflicts escalate in Nigeria’s coastal regions Environmental experts from Academic Associates Peace Works (AAPW) have raised alarms over the potential disappearance of several coastal communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta…