Category: Environment

Green Hydrogen Subsidies Green Hydrogen Projects Hydrogen Production Gap A new study reveals that global green hydrogen production is far behind initial ambitions, highlighting a competitiveness gap and the need for strategic regulation and subsidies. Green Hydrogen: Big Gaps Between Ambition and Implementation Global hydrogen strategies are growing, with over 60 countries aiming to boost…

Minister of Youth Development Highlights FG’s Commitment to Youth Welfare Nigeria Government to Foster Opportunities for Youth Skill Development Olawande: FG Will Implement Recommendations for Youth Empowerment BY SHEKWOPEYELO Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for youths to thrive and reach their full potential.…

Osun Government Takes Action Against Thor Explorations Osun Seals Thor Explorations Mining Site Environmental Concerns Lead to Mining Site Closure in Osun BY SHEKWOPEYELO The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has established a fact-finding committee to evaluate the impact of gold mining operations on Osun State communities. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele…

African Activists Push for Methane Reduction Policies Call for Laws on Methane Emissions at African COP Activists Demand Action on Methane Emissions in Africa BY SHEKWOPEYELO Environmental activists have called on African governments to implement laws targeting methane emissions, emphasizing their role in climate change mitigation. This appeal arose during a side event organized by…

“Lagos State Reinforces Styrofoam Plastic Ban for Environmental Sustainability” “Lagos Commits to Effective Strategies for Sustaining Plastic Ban” “Lagos State’s Bold Move: Sustaining the Styrofoam and SUPs Ban” BY SHEKWOPEYELO The Lagos State Government has pledged to uphold the ban on styrofoam food containers and Single Use Plastics (SUPs). This commitment was made during a…

Global Index Ranks Conservation in 180 Countries Nature Conservation Index: Global Biodiversity Insights New Tool Assesses Global Conservation Efforts BY SHEKWOPEYELO A new global tool, the Nature Conservation Index (NCI), has been launched to assess conservation efforts in 180 countries. Developed by BioDB.com in collaboration with the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change,…

The proposed $1 trillion annual target aims to enhance adaptation efforts in the global south. Ensuring transparency and accountability in climate finance is crucial for effective implementation. Developing countries face significant challenges due to climate change, making climate finance essential. BY SHEKWOPEYELO A women’s cooperative in Yoko, Cameroon. The water crisis in Africa, worsened by…

Kumi Naidoo Appointed President of Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative Kumi Naidoo Leads Global Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Efforts Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative Welcomes Kumi Naidoo as President BY SHEKWOPEYELO On September 23, 2024, Kumi Naidoo assumed the role of President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, marking a significant step towards the global phase-out of…

Eigege Dooshima Ojima The Sahel is the vast expansively-wide land area traversing West Africa. This region covers countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Cameroon, Mauritania, Senegal, Chad, and Northern Nigeria. Much of the food coming to Nigeria are produced in the Central Sahel. But some of these countries are engulfed in armed conflicts and…

By SHEKWOPYELO The Nigerian Federal Government has urged downstream states of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon to activate flood control measures to mitigate potential loss of lives and property. Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, issued the warning at a news conference in Abuja on September 18, 2024, addressing recent flood risks…