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Bayelsa Oil Spill: Group Urges NOSDRA, Shell to Act Fresh Oil Spill in Bayelsa Raises Environmental Concerns NOSDRA, Shell Notified of New Oil Spill in Bayelsa An environmental advocacy group has raised an alarm over a fresh oil spill in Bayelsa State, urging the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and Shell to…

NNPC Summoned by House Committee on Oil Spill Investigation Lawmakers Probe NNPC Over Environmental Impact of Oil Spill House Committee Seeks Answers on NNPC’s Oil Spill Response The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has summoned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) over a recent oil spill that has raised concerns about environmental degradation and…

President Tinubu Vows to Strengthen Environmental Policies Nigeria to Enhance Climate Action Under Tinubu’s Administration Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. Speaking at a recent engagement, he emphasized the importance of implementing policies that address climate change, deforestation, pollution, and other…

BATN Foundation’s GAP Equips Young Agripreneurs for Success – Graduate Agripreneurship Programme Inspires Agricultural Innovation BATN Foundation Nurtures Next-Gen Leaders in Agribusiness The BATN Foundation’s Graduate Agripreneurship Programme (GAP) is shaping the future of Nigeria’s agricultural sector by equipping young graduates with the skills and resources needed to thrive as agripreneurs. GAP provides hands-on training,…

Ethiopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to support the development of renewable energy projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The agreement aims to enhance Ethiopia’s renewable energy sector by providing risk mitigation solutions, attracting private sector investment, and ensuring project bankability. ATIDI will…

IPCC to Outline Key Contributions for AR7 in Hangzhou Climate Experts Convene in Hangzhou for AR7 Planning IPCC Plenary to Shape Future Climate Science Reports The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has convened in Hangzhou, China, for a crucial plenary session aimed at outlining contributions to its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). The meeting brings…

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank have unveiled a groundbreaking report evaluating the impact of nature-based solutions (NbS) across Africa. The assessment highlights how NbS can enhance climate resilience, improve biodiversity, and support sustainable economic development across the continent. According to the report, initiatives such as reforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable agriculture…

EU Targets Food & Textile Waste Reduction New EU Rules to Curb Waste and Boost Sustainability Europe Moves to Cut Waste in Food and Fashion Sectors The European Union is set to introduce new regulations aimed at significantly reducing food and textile waste across member states. The proposed measures, part of the EU’s broader sustainability…

Largest Wildlife Trafficking Bust Global Operation Saves Thousands of Animals 365 Arrested in Wildlife Crime Crackdown In the largest-ever global operation against wildlife and forestry crime, authorities have seized nearly 20,000 live animals and arrested 365 suspects across multiple countries. The coordinated crackdown, involving law enforcement agencies worldwide, targeted illegal trafficking networks responsible for the…