Category: News

– Advancing Gender Equality in Education Funding – Collaboration Aims for Inclusive Budget Policies – Strengthening Gender-Responsive Budgeting in Nigeria Connected Development (CODE) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) are exploring a partnership to promote gender-responsive budgeting in Nigeria’s education sector. The initiative aims to ensure that government budgets address the specific needs of…

– UN Appeals for Emergency Funding in West Africa – $620M Needed for Crisis Relief in Nigeria, Sahel – Humanitarian Support Urgently Required for Millions The United Nations has launched an appeal for $620 million to sustain humanitarian assistance in Nigeria and the Central Sahel region, where millions face hunger, displacement, and insecurity. The funding…

– Environmental Damage Disrupts Women’s Livelihoods – Calls for Justice in Oil-Polluted Communities – Niger Delta Women Seek Compensation for Pollution The Centre for Human Rights and Climate Change has called for compensation for women in Niger Delta communities affected by oil pollution. The organization highlighted the severe impact of environmental degradation on women’s livelihoods,…

– Savannah Energy Expands Oil and Gas Portfolio – $35.1M Deal Strengthens Energy Investments – Acquisition Boosts Regional Energy Security Savannah Energy has completed the acquisition of Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Company (SIPEC) for $35.1 million. This strategic move expands Savannah Energy’s footprint in the oil and gas sector, strengthening its position in…

President Pushes for Faster Niger Delta Growth Calls for Investment in Niger Delta Development Boosting Infrastructure and Economy in the Region President Bola Tinubu has called for greater collaboration and investment to accelerate development in the Niger Delta. He emphasized the need for improved infrastructure, job creation, and environmental restoration to enhance the well-being of…

– Global Leaders Push for Gender Equality Progress – 30 Years After Beijing Declaration, Gaps Remain – Calls for Stronger Policies on Women’s Rights Three decades after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a high-level dialogue has called for urgent measures to close gender equality gaps worldwide. While progress has been made in education,…

– Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Environmental Regulations Environmental groups have praised the House of Representatives for holding the first hearing on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Bill. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen environmental regulations by ensuring that major projects undergo rigorous assessments to minimize ecological damage. Advocates argue that the bill will promote sustainable…

– Innovative Approach to Environmental Fines – Companies Offset Penalties with Tree Planting – South Africa Adopts Green Fine Payment System Some South African companies are now allowed to pay environmental fines by planting trees alongside cash settlements. This initiative, introduced by regulators, aims to promote environmental restoration while ensuring accountability for violations. The policy…

– Environmental Concerns Rise in Abuja – Calls for Stronger Pollution Control Measures – NOSDRA Pressured to Act on Environmental Hazards Stakeholders have urged the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to address growing environmental pollution in Abuja and other regions. Concerns have been raised over pollution from industrial waste, oil spills, and…

– NNPCL Pressured to Restore Ore Depot – Lawmakers Demand Action on Vandalised Oil Facility – Calls for Rehabilitation of Ore Depot Intensify The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to take immediate action to rehabilitate the vandalised Ore Depot. Lawmakers expressed concern over the depot’s prolonged inactivity,…