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Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations In Nigeria (COCSON) and Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) have warned against politically engineered protests against the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Malam Mele Kyari, who “served the nation faithfully.” In a statement jointly signed on Thursday by…

– Youth-led project aims to shape Rivers State’s sustainable future – Steering committee and statewide survey to guide development roadmap – Engagement across all 23 LGAs to inform long-term planning On April 23, 2025, a bold, youth-led initiative titled “Rivers 2050 Vision” was launched to chart a sustainable development roadmap for Rivers State, Nigeria. The…

– “Sports for Climate Action” course empowers sports organizations to reduce environmental impact – Adidas’ “Move for the Planet” initiative supports global climate education in sports – UNITAR collaborates to provide interactive training on sustainable practices in sports On April 23, 2025, the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat, in partnership with Adidas and the United…

– Nigeria urged to prioritize inclusive, just energy transition – Former Minister advocates for domestic financing and innovation in energy infrastructure – Earth Day 2025 highlights need for collaborative climate action in Nigeria At an Earth Day 2025 event in Abuja themed “Our Power, Our Planet: From Policy to Action,” stakeholders emphasized the necessity for…

– Nigeria’s finance minister heads delegation to global economic summit – IMF Spring Meetings focus on global financial stability and development – Discussions include climate change impacts and economic reforms Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is leading the country’s delegation to the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring…

– Advocacy for expanding Peace Corps amidst foreign aid restructuring – Proposal to increase Peace Corps budget to $2.5 billion for broader impact – Emphasis on inclusive recruitment to diversify volunteer base Amid discussions on restructuring U.S. foreign aid, the Peace Corps emerges as a vital component of global development assistance. Established in 1961, the…

– FG promotes biotech for health, food security – Minister defends GMO safety with global evidence – Renewed Hope Agenda supports biosafety, innovation The Federal Government has reaffirmed support for safe biotechnology to boost health, agriculture, and national growth. Speaking in Abuja, Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, emphasized that GMOs are safe,…

– TMSG backs naira-for-crude policy to reduce fuel costs – Naira-based crude deals aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu’s government pushes for local currency transactions in oil trade The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has endorsed the government’s naira-for-crude policy, seeing it as a solution to Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis. By selling crude to local…

– NNPC advised to follow PIA for investor confidence – Experts highlight transparency, cost efficiency for oil sector – Calls for stronger corporate governance at NNPC Industry experts have advised the new NNPC GCEO, Mr. Bayo Ojulari, to uphold the rule of law and fully implement the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to boost investor trust…

– Anambra flood victims receive N77,000 cash aid and supplies – EU, Red Cross provide emergency support to flood-hit communities – Over 1,100 households benefit from relief in Ogbaru, Anambra West, Ayamelum In a major relief effort, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in partnership with the European Union and IFRC, supported over 1,100 flood-affected households…