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– plastic waste management Nigeria – French Embassy sustainability project – AE-FUNAI plastic pollution control Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has received 130 waste bins from the French Embassy in Nigeria to help curb plastic pollution on campus and nearby communities. The initiative, in partnership with the Centre for Environmental Management and Control (CEMAC)…

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, is set to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 conference, scheduled to hold on May 14-15 in Paris, France. The event will bring together key stakeholders from across Africa’s energy sector, including policymakers, investors, and project developers, to discuss unlocking investment and…

– Greenpeace Faces $660m Penalty Over Pipeline Demonstration – Court Orders Greenpeace to Compensate Oil Firm for Protest Losses – Greenpeace Fined Over $660m for Anti-Pipeline Campaign A U.S. court has ruled that Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million to Energy Transfer, a fossil fuel company, following a lawsuit over protests against the Dakota…

– Access Bank Marks IWD 2025 with Power of 100 Awards – Power of 100: Access Bank to Honour Women Leaders – Access Bank Champions Women Empowerment at IWD 2025 Access Bank has announced plans to honour outstanding women at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 Conference. The event will spotlight recipients of the…

– Kano State Boosts Erosion Control Efforts – ACReSAL Tackles Environmental Degradation in Kano – ₦8.5bn Project to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Nigeria The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has awarded a ₦8.5 billion contract for an erosion control initiative in Kano State. This project is part of a broader strategy to combat…

– Nigeria Targets Sustainable Growth in Battery Industry – Government to Strengthen Battery Sector Regulations – Nigeria Promotes Eco-Friendly Battery Management The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing best practices to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s battery sector. Authorities say the move will enhance environmental protection, public health, and economic development by ensuring…

– Niger Tackles Water Scarcity, Boosts Community Health – Clean Water Restoration Transforms Lives in Niger – Sustainable Water Solutions Improve Niger’s Rural Areas Niger is making strides in addressing water scarcity by restoring access to clean and safe water for its communities. Years of drought, climate change, and poor infrastructure have left many without…

– President Ruto Bestows Top Honour on AfDB President – Adesina Receives Kenya’s Highest Civilian Award – AfDB’s Adesina Honoured by Kenyan Government President William Ruto of Kenya has conferred the country’s highest national honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart, on Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…

– NNPC Debunks Port Harcourt Refinery Explosion Reports – Port Harcourt Refinery Safe, No Fire Incident – NNPC – NNPC Clarifies Operations at Port Harcourt Refinery The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed claims of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refinery. In a statement on Wednesday, NNPC clarified that there was…