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Recent advancements in medical science suggest the potential to significantly extend human lifespan. Dr. Ibrahim Wada, founder of Nisa Medical Group, highlighted that breakthroughs in genetic engineering and medical technology could enable humans to live up to 250 years within the next four decades. He noted that scientists have developed artificial eggs and sperm from…

– Women Engineers in Nigeria Promote SDGs – Empowering Women in Engineering for Sustainability The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) Rivers State Chapter marked World Engineering Day on March 4, 2025, by reaffirming their commitment to driving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. The event, themed “Unleashing the Power of Engineers to…

– Climagraphy Photo Exhibition – Lagos Climate Change Photography – Community-Focused Environmental Art Climagraphy, a media organization dedicated to climate and environmental storytelling, is set to host its first community-centered photo exhibition titled “The Current: Lagos is Rising, the Sea Too!” The exhibition will showcase the work of Nigerian documentary photographer Mayowa Adebote, aiming to…

– Industrial Accidents in Ogun State – Workplace Safety Enforcement in Nigeria The Ogun State Government has sealed two companies—Quantum Steel Industry in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway—following fatal industrial accidents at their facilities. Incidents Leading to Closure: – Quantum Steel Industry: An industrial explosion resulted in…

– Ben-Gurion & UNILAG Students Visit LAWMA – Lagos Waste Management Innovations The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) welcomed students from Israel’s Ben-Gurion University and Nigeria’s UNILAG for a study tour on urban sustainability. LAWMA’s Initiatives – Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, LAWMA’s CEO, highlighted efforts to integrate waste collectors into formal systems and reduce environmental impact.…

First Bank’s New Headquarters in Eko Atlantic 43-Storey Skyscraper Approval for First Bank Eko Atlantic City Welcomes First Bank’s Landmark Building On March 5, 2025, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted approval for First Bank of Nigeria to construct a 43-storey headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. The certificate of approval was presented during a groundbreaking…

Bayelsa Oil Spill Environmental Impact Obololi River Pollution Incident Oil Spill Consequences on Aquatic Life An oil spill in Bayelsa State has severely contaminated the Obololi River, leading to widespread fish deaths and heightened concerns about environmental toxicity. Local environmentalist Alagoa Morris reported that the spill has devastated aquatic life, with numerous dead fish observed…

Ogoniland Oil Extraction Talks Nigeria Oil Resumption in Ogoni Environmental Cleanup in Niger Delta The Ogoni community in Rivers State is preparing to formally present its demands to the Nigerian government regarding the potential resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland. The move follows years of environmental and socio-economic concerns stemming from past oil operations in…

Simon Stiell Nigeria Visit Nigeria Climate Plan Economic Growth UNFCCC and Nigeria Climate Strategy Simon Stiell, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is undertaking a four-day visit to Nigeria to discuss how robust climate strategies can drive the nation’s economic growth. During his stay from March 4 to…

Nigeria Satellite Surveillance for Mining Combating Illegal Mining in Nigeria N2.5 Billion Investment in Mining Security The Nigerian government has approved a budget of N2.5 billion for the procurement of satellite surveillance equipment aimed at curbing illegal and unregulated mining activities nationwide. This initiative seeks to address the significant revenue losses attributed to unauthorized mining…