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The Nigerian government has conveyed heartfelt condolences to Turkey following a devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort, Bolu Province. The tragic incident claimed 76 lives and left over 50 injured. Key Details: The Nigerian government joins the international community in mourning the tragic loss and standing in solidarity with…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the Environmental Management Protection Law (2017) to curb vandalism and scavenger activities threatening public infrastructure. During the plenary in Ikeja on January 21, 2025, Speaker Mojisola Meranda expressed concern over increasing cases of theft and destruction of vital infrastructure, including manhole…

Nigeria emerged as Africa’s top destination for upstream oil and gas investments in 2024, according to Wood Mackenzie. The country secured three out of four Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) announced by global energy giants, amounting to $13.5 billion. Major projects include Shell’s $122 million Iseni Gas Project, TotalEnergies’ $566 million Ubeta Gas Project, and the…

DEVCON-PADIC Africa, an environmental NGO, has concluded a two-year project aimed at empowering women and community members in Cross River State through bee farming and sustainable practices. Funded by global partners like FAO, ECOWAS, and SIDA, the initiative focused on improving livelihoods and preserving forest ecosystems. Speaking at a Project Lessons Sharing Workshop held in…

The Governor of Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed has been accused of land grabbing in Toro Local Government of the State, while also privatising to “his family and friends many choice assets of Bauchi State, like the Meat Factory, Furniture Company and Galambi Cattle Ranch.” These allegations were contained in a statement issued by the…

Civil society organizations (CSOs), led by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), have urged the Nigeria Police to release environmental activist Odey Oyama and six others. Arrested on January 14, 2025, in Okuni, Cross River State, Oyama and his associates were detained without formal charges for over 24 hours. Oyama, director of the Rainforest…

The Federal Government has unveiled the Eco-Schools initiative, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with knowledge and skills for sustainable living. The programme, launched by the Department of Climate Change (DCC) under the Federal Ministry of Environment, kicked off during a two-day climate change workshop in Abuja on January 16, 2025. The initiative provides a handbook…

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has called for increased funding for seven critical housing sector programs, including the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Housing Programme. He made the appeal during a budget defence session with the Senate Committee on Housing at the National Assembly on January 20, 2025. Dangiwa noted…

China has officially welcomed Nigeria as the ninth partner country of the BRICS bloc, marking a significant expansion of the group’s global influence. A Key Player in the Global SouthChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning highlighted Nigeria’s importance as a major developing country and a key member of the Global South. Mao noted that Nigeria’s…

Global and regional energy leaders will gather in Lagos for the 6th West Africa LPG Expo 2025, focusing on clean energy transition and LPG adoption in the region. Event Details and HighlightsScheduled for March 3-4, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, the expo will feature over 100 exhibitors and 50 expert speakers,…