Author: sharma
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CNG Use Rises as Nigeria’s Oil Sector Struggles
– CNG in Nigeria – Nigeria oil sector crisis – Alternative fuel adoption Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) adoption is growing in Nigeria as challenges persist in the oil sector. Rising petrol and diesel costs, coupled with fuel supply disruptions, are pushing transport operators and industries to embrace CNG as a cheaper and cleaner alternative.Regulators like…
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Ekwueme Varsity, French Embassy Deliver 130 Bins
– plastic waste management Nigeria – French Embassy sustainability project – AE-FUNAI plastic pollution control Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has received 130 waste bins from the French Embassy in Nigeria to help curb plastic pollution on campus and nearby communities. The initiative, in partnership with the Centre for Environmental Management and Control (CEMAC)…
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Nigeria’s Gas Minister Ekpo to Speak at Invest in African Energy 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, is set to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 conference, scheduled to hold on May 14-15 in Paris, France. The event will bring together key stakeholders from across Africa’s energy sector, including policymakers, investors, and project developers, to discuss unlocking investment and…
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Blöschl Wins 2025 Stockholm Water Prize
– Günter Blöschl Named 2025 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate – Hydrologist Günter Blöschl Honoured for Water Management Research – Stockholm Water Prize 2025 Awarded to Austrian Scientist Blöschl Austrian hydrologist Professor Günter Blöschl has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for his groundbreaking work in hydrology and water resource management. The Stockholm International…
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Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $660m to Fossil Fuel Firm
– Greenpeace Faces $660m Penalty Over Pipeline Demonstration – Court Orders Greenpeace to Compensate Oil Firm for Protest Losses – Greenpeace Fined Over $660m for Anti-Pipeline Campaign A U.S. court has ruled that Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million to Energy Transfer, a fossil fuel company, following a lawsuit over protests against the Dakota…
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Access Bank to Celebrate ‘Power of 100’ Awardees at IWD 2025 Conference
– Access Bank Marks IWD 2025 with Power of 100 Awards – Power of 100: Access Bank to Honour Women Leaders – Access Bank Champions Women Empowerment at IWD 2025 Access Bank has announced plans to honour outstanding women at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 Conference. The event will spotlight recipients of the…
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Group Condemns $660m Greenpeace Court Ruling
– Greenpeace Judgment Sparks Climate Justice Outcry – Climate Activists Criticize $660m Greenpeace Penalty – Greenpeace Case Raises Concerns for Global Climate Advocacy Environmental advocates have condemned the $660 million court ruling against Greenpeace USA, describing it as a major blow to global climate action. A coalition of civil society organizations, under the Climate Action…
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Ogun Urges Residents in 22 Flood-Prone Communities to Relocate
– Ogun State Flood Alert and Relocation Advisory – Ogun Flood Risk: Communities Advised to Move to Safety – Flooding Preparedness in Nigeria’s Ogun State Ogun State Government has advised residents in 22 communities at risk of severe flooding to relocate to safer areas. The warning comes following predictions of intensified rainfall and rising water…
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ACReSAL Awards ₦8.5bn Contract for Erosion Control in Kano
– Kano State Boosts Erosion Control Efforts – ACReSAL Tackles Environmental Degradation in Kano – ₦8.5bn Project to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Nigeria The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has awarded a ₦8.5 billion contract for an erosion control initiative in Kano State. This project is part of a broader strategy to combat…
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Stakeholders Launch Climate Education Manual for Nigerian Schools
Stakeholders have unveiled a new climate education manual designed to promote environmental awareness and climate literacy among Nigerian students. The manual, which was developed through a collaborative process involving educators, climate experts, and civil society groups, aims to integrate climate change education into the Nigerian school curriculum.The initiative was spearheaded by Connected Advocacy for Empowerment…