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– FG invests $250 million in solar mini-grids for universities and teaching hospitals – Initiative aims to provide over 100MW of clean energy The Nigerian government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has invested approximately \$250 million to deploy solar-powered mini-grids across 24 federal universities and four teaching hospitals. This initiative, under the Energizing Education…

SEO Riders: – NIESV President Victor Alonge urges review of 1978 Land Use Act On May 7, 2025, the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) called for a comprehensive review of the Land Use Act and the National Housing Policy. Speaking at the institution’s 55th annual conference in Abuja, NIESV President Victor Alonge…

SEO Riders: On May 7, 2025, Dr. Akhere Aghedo-Akran, an inclusive educator, highlighted the necessity of unwavering commitment from educators to realize Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) in Nigeria. SDG 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. In an interview in Lagos, Dr. Aghedo-Akran stressed…

At the upcoming Africa Technology Conference (ATC) 2025, scheduled for May 27–29 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and São Tomé & Príncipe are set to spearhead discussions on energy innovation and investment in Africa. Tanzania’s Energy Initiatives: Licensing Round: The Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania plans to auction 26 oil and gas exploration…

– 700,000 children projected to be acutely malnourished The United Nations, in collaboration with the Nigerian government and international partners, has launched a \$306 million appeal to address the escalating food security and nutrition crisis in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states. This initiative targets the lean season from May to September 2025, a period…

SEO Riders: The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the credible valuation of national assets to attract both local and foreign investments. NIESV President Victor Alonge emphasized that accurate asset valuation is crucial for effective national planning, financial reporting, and the success of proposed tax…

The House of Representatives Committee on Works has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing shoreline protection project at Marina, Lagos State. Chairman Akin Alabi, during a recent inspection, emphasized the project’s significance in safeguarding critical infrastructure, notably the Blue Rail Line and Outer Marina Road, from coastal erosion. Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede…

SEO Riders: At the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National Youth Workshop in Kitui County, young environmental leaders from across Kenya issued a declaration affirming their central role in the country’s green transition and forest conservation agenda. The three-day workshop, themed “From Science to Youth Action for Sustainable Forestry,” was organized by the African Forest Forum in collaboration…

In a landmark initiative, African nations have petitioned the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to provide an advisory opinion on the definition of climate justice. This request seeks to interpret how existing human rights obligations apply in the context of escalating climate change impacts across the continent. The petition underscores the disproportionate effects…

Dr. Joseph Onoja, Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has called on Nigerians to channel resources typically spent on extravagant celebrations into tree planting initiatives to address the escalating climate crisis. He emphasized that intentional tree planting efforts can significantly mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Dr.…