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By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja recently convened a follow-up meeting of its Technical Sub-Committee dedicated to the implementation of a groundbreaking policy: the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira. Chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun,…

SEO Riders: – PADP promotes sustainable agriculture through tree planting initiative – Smart agriculture training empowers women in Plateau’s climate action efforts The Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) has announced plans to plant 200,000 economic trees across the state’s 17 Local Government Areas in 2025. This initiative, doubling the 100,000 trees planted in 2024, aims…

SEO Riders: – Lagos State targets 39 buildings for demolition over river encroachment The Lagos State Government has identified 39 buildings in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area for demolition due to encroachment on the Right of Way (RoW) of the Ikota River. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, announced this action following…

SEO Riders: – Bill Gates commits $200 billion to global health and development by 2045 – Gates Foundation to increase annual spending to $9 billion by 2026 – Nigeria remains key beneficiary in Gates Foundation’s global initiatives Bill Gates has announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will allocate $200 billion over the next…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun Nigeria is poised to significantly bolster its green initiatives and climate action efforts with the announcement of a substantial N300 billion Sovereign Green Bond issuance slated for 2025. Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal unveiled these ambitious plans at the eighth Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, signaling a renewed commitment to environmentally…

SEO Riders: – 2025–2030 National Anti-Poaching Strategy unveiled to protect biodiversity – Focus on law enforcement coordination and community engagement – UNDP pledges support through resource mobilization and capacity building On April 30, 2025, Botswana’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism launched the 2025–2030 National Anti-Poaching Strategy in Gaborone, aiming to strengthen the country’s efforts against…

SEO Riders: – Former Nigerian Minister of Environment to lead elephant conservation efforts – EPI Foundation strengthens leadership with key African appointments – Focus on human-elephant coexistence and habitat preservation The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation has appointed Sharon Ikeazor, Nigeria’s former Minister of State for Environment, as the Chair of its Board of Trustees.…

SEO Riders: – Dangote praises Tinubu’s strategic NNPC appointments – New NNPC leadership aligns with Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy vision – Dangote clarifies support from NNPC amidst oil sector challenges Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing transformative changes in Nigeria’s energy sector. He specifically praised the appointments…

SEO Riders: – Environmental groups condemn DRC’s oil expansion in critical peatlands – Cuvette Centrale oil auction poses risks to climate and local communities – Calls intensify for DRC to prioritize renewable energy over fossil fuels The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) recent decision to auction 52 new oil blocks in the Cuvette Centrale basin…

SEO Riders: – Microplastics detected in human brain arteries raise health concerns – Study links arterial microplastics to increased stroke risk – Researchers call for urgent investigation into microplastics’ health effects A recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery conference has revealed the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the carotid arteries…