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SEO Riders: – Auction proceeds without Indigenous consent, violating ILO Convention 169. – Major blockholders include Chevron, ExxonMobil, Petrobras, CNPC; $180 m in record bonuses. – Critics condemn move as “Auction of Death”—a climate & rights backlash ahead of COP30. On June 17, 2025, Brazil’s National Oil Agency (ANP) held its politically charged 5th Permanent Concession…

SEO Riders: – Deploys 4,000 CNG-powered tankers to break middlemen’s hold and reduce logistics costs. – Experts predict lower pump prices and creation of over 8,000 jobs for drivers and logistics. – Marketers warn of monopoly risk, regulators urged to ensure level playing field. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed plans to begin nationwide distribution of…

SEO Riders: – André Corrêa do Lago named COP30 president Brazil has announced that Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, currently serving as Brazil’s Secretary for Climate, Energy, and Environment, will preside over COP30, the UN Climate Change Conference scheduled for November 2025 in Belém. A seasoned multilateral negotiator with experience dating back to 2001,…

It is with a deeply broken heart that I write to you today. The darkness that fell upon our land on Friday following the merciless massacre of our people in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area, has left a scar on our conscience that time alone cannot heal. Over 100 innocent lives, mostly women and children…

SEO Riders: – NESREA’s Digital Marketplace for Waste Management – Advancing Circular Economy Practices in Nigeria – Transforming Waste into Wealth through Digital Innovation The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is set to unveil a digital marketplace aimed at streamlining waste transactions across Nigeria. This initiative is part of NESREA’s broader strategy…

SEO Riders: – AFNIS 2025: Advancing Africa’s Green Energy Agenda – Nigeria’s Strategic Role in Sustainable Resource Development Nigeria is set to host the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) from July 14–17, 2025, in Abuja. The summit aims to foster sustainable growth through cross-sector collaboration in mining, energy, agriculture, and finance.…

SEO Riders: – BNP Paribas 2023 ESG Global Survey Highlights According to BNP Paribas’s 2023 ESG Global Survey, institutional investors are increasingly channeling capital into investments that yield measurable positive impacts alongside financial returns. The survey, encompassing 420 asset owners, managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms managing a combined $51.2 trillion in assets, indicates…

SEO Riders: – Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee updates – Nationally Determined Contributions submission deadlines – UNFCCC support for climate commitment compliance The Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee (PAICC) convened its 13th meeting in Bonn in April 2025, marking a significant transition under the leadership of newly elected Co-Chairs Eyad AlJubran and Jacob…

• Endorses Solar Drive, Sets Sights on 2030 Energy Targets• Urges Journalists to Support, Not Sabotage Nigeria’s Clean Energy TransitionIn a renewed push for sustainable national development, civil society organizations have thrown their weight behind Nigeria’s shift to renewable energy, commending the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) for its commitment to powering underserved communities through…

– Bauchi Water Treatment Plant Accident Claims Four Lives – Gubi Dam Tragedy Highlights Need for Workplace Safety – Bauchi State Government Calls for Stricter Safety Measures On April 20, 2025, a tragic accident at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi State resulted in the deaths of four workers during a routine maintenance…