Category: News

– Nigeria cold chain logistics – Agricultural post-harvest loss solutions – Investment in food transportation infrastructure To address Nigeria’s staggering post-harvest losses valued at N3.5 trillion annually, experts say the country needs at least 5,000 cold trucks to ensure proper preservation and transportation of perishable agricultural produce. This was revealed during a recent stakeholder meeting…

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GoCOP) has congratulated Mr. Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), on his emergence as the Spokesperson of the Year 2025 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The award, presented at the National Spokespersons’ Awards in Abuja, celebrates his…

– Botswana’s Vision 2036: Advancing Economic Transformation – AfDB’s $1 Billion Support for Botswana’s Industrial Growth – Strategic Initiatives to Enhance Botswana’s Infrastructure and Private Sector Botswana and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to accelerate the country’s transition towards a private sector-led economy. During a high-level meeting on April 15,…

– Collaborative Efforts Enhance Pipeline Security in Rivers State – Community Involvement Key to Protecting National Infrastructure – Dialogue Between Security Forces and Locals Aims to Prevent Vandalism On April 17, 2025, security agencies in Rivers State commenced engagement with communities in Gokana Local Government Area to protect pipelines and critical national assets from vandalism.…

– Enhancing Environmental Monitoring through Data Analysis – Strengthening Climate Resilience with Data-Driven Strategies – Promoting Evidence-Based Environmental Policies On April 18, 2025, an environmental NGO called on governments to prioritize data analysis to improve environmental monitoring and policymaking. The organization emphasized that leveraging data analytics can enhance the accuracy of environmental assessments, leading to…

– Nigeria’s CNG Initiative Attracts Significant Private Investment – Compressed Natural Gas Program Generates Thousands of Jobs – Expansion of CNG Conversion Centers Across Nigeria The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have commended the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative for attracting approximately N760 billion (about $491 million) in private investments over the past year.…

– Community Pushback Leads to Cancellation of Ocean Alkalinity Experiment – Concerns Over Marine Ecosystem Impact Stop Geoengineering Trial – Transparency Issues and Environmental Risks Undermine Carbon Capture Initiative Planetary Technologies, a Canadian firm, has ceased its carbon capture trial in St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, following significant community opposition. The project involved dispersing magnesium hydroxide…

– Amplifying Community-Led Renewable Energy Initiatives – Integrating Grassroots Perspectives into Climate Policy – Promoting Energy Equity through International Collaboration On April 18, 2025, the South African Embassy in Brazil convened a climate delegation to spotlight grassroots energy justice solutions. The event aimed to amplify youth and community-led renewable energy initiatives, ensuring that grassroots climate…

– SNEPCo Receives Top Industry Award – Elohor Aiboni Celebrated for Leadership in Oil Sector – Energy Times Awards Highlight Excellence in Nigeria’s Energy Industry At the recent Energy Times Awards held in Lagos on April 11, 2025, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) was named Major Oil Company of the Year, acknowledging…

– Fungi Face Extinction Due to Habitat Loss – IUCN Red List Highlights Fungal Biodiversity Crisis – Deforestation and Pollution Threaten Fungal Species The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reports that over 1,000 fungi species are now listed on its Red List of Threatened Species, with at least 411 at risk of extinction.…