Author: sharma
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Wild Africa Fund Calls for Urgent Protection of Nigeria’s Bat Species
– Conserving Nigeria’s Endangered Bats – Addressing Habitat Loss and Wildlife Trafficking – Promoting Ecological Balance through Bat Conservation On International Bat Appreciation Day, the Wild Africa Fund has highlighted the escalating threats facing Nigeria’s bat populations, including deforestation, mining, agricultural expansion, and light pollution. These factors contribute to habitat loss and increased vulnerability of…
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Ojulari Calls for Strategic Collaboration to Fulfill Energy Mandate
– Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships in Nigeria’s Oil Sector – Enhancing Energy Sector Efficiency through Collaboration – Government and Industry Synergy for Sustainable Energy Development On April 16, 2025, Mr. Osagie Okunbor Ojulari emphasized the necessity of strategic collaboration among stakeholders to effectively deliver on Nigeria’s energy mandates. During his visit to the Minister of Petroleum…
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SNEPCo Honored as Major Oil Company of the Year with Elohor Aiboni
– SNEPCo Receives Top Industry Award – Elohor Aiboni Celebrated for Leadership in Oil Sector – Energy Times Awards Highlight Excellence in Nigeria’s Energy Industry At the recent Energy Times Awards held in Lagos on April 11, 2025, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) was named Major Oil Company of the Year, acknowledging…
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Over 1,000 Fungi Species Now Threatened, IUCN Warns
– Fungi Face Extinction Due to Habitat Loss – IUCN Red List Highlights Fungal Biodiversity Crisis – Deforestation and Pollution Threaten Fungal Species The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reports that over 1,000 fungi species are now listed on its Red List of Threatened Species, with at least 411 at risk of extinction.…
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Group Urges Stakeholder Engagement to Address Flooding in Abia
– Flood Mitigation Strategies in Abia State – Enhancing Stakeholder Awareness for Disaster Management – Government Participation in Flood Control Initiatives A community-based organization in Abia State is calling for increased stakeholder awareness and active government participation to effectively tackle the recurring flooding issues in the region. The group emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts…
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Nigeria Develops Just Transition Guideline for Sustainable Economy
– Nigeria’s Path to a Low-Carbon Economy – Inclusive Climate Action Strategies in Nigeria – Collaborative Efforts for Sustainable Development On April 16, 2025, the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) convened a stakeholder workshop in Lagos to advance the development of Nigeria’s Just Transition Guideline. In partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO),…
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Empowering Nigerian Farmers Through Localized Communication
– Enhancing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Nigeria – Utilizing Social Marketing for Sustainable Farming – Bridging Communication Gaps in Agricultural Practices In the wake of severe floods in 2024 that devastated Nigerian farmlands and displaced approximately 200,000 people, the Nigerian government has pledged to implement climate-smart, low-carbon farming practices nationwide through the $1.1 billion Green Imperative…
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Nigeria, UNEP Partner on Chemicals and Waste Management
– Enhancing Nigeria’s Environmental Regulatory Framework – Addressing Hazardous Waste Challenges in Nigeria – International Partnerships for Sustainable Waste Management On April 16, 2025, Nigeria’s National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a joint initiative to improve the country’s management of chemicals and waste. The project,…
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CGIAR’s SAAF Program to Reach 1.7 Million People
– Sustainable Livestock and Aquaculture in Africa – Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries – Empowering Smallholder Farmers through Innovation The CGIAR has launched the Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) program, aiming to transform livestock and aquaculture systems across 17 countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Bangladesh. The initiative seeks to reach…
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Ghana Advances Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience
– Ghana’s Nature-Based Climate Initiatives – Integrating NbS into National Development – Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Adaptation in Ghana Ghana is intensifying its commitment to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as a strategic approach to address climate change and environmental degradation. In a recent high-level policy dialogue in Accra, stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and international…