Chiedu Ebie’s Challenge to Bring Progress to NDDC, By Basil Okoh
After all the bonhomie, backslapping and happily worded congratulatory messages, Chiedu Ebie should now be settling down at his working desk as chairman of NDDC. Success is celebrated in…
COP28: SANWO-OLU RALLIES GLOBAL FUNDING SUPPORT FOR LAGOS WATER NEEDS
December 2, 2023 …Adds…‘We need long-term financing to address water infrastructure shortage’ A long-term financing opportunity that will enable Lagos State Government to adequately meet the demand for safe water…
On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies invest $450 million to help tackle methane
December 2, 2023 Nearly a dozen deep-pocketed philanthropies announced on Saturday they will invest $450 million over the next three years to help countries launch national actions to tackle methane,…
COP28: 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy to push out fossil fuels
December 2, 2023 Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.’s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the…
Ogun to Join League Of Oil-Producing States Soon – Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, said discussions are in top gear with the exploration of oil in Tongeji Island and Olokola in Ipokia and Ogun Waterside…
World Bank increases climate spending to 45%
December 1, 2023 The World Bank on Friday said it will increase the amount it spends annually on climate-related projects to 45% of its financing over 2024 to 2025, up…
UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels
December 1, 2023 U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit to plan for a future without fossil fuels, saying there was no other way…
NIS to open more passport service points in Nigeria, UK, USA, others – CG
Dec. 1, 2023 The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Caroline Adepoju, has said that the service would open more passport service points to meet the needs of Nigerians…
OPEC+ tweaks Nigeria, Angola oil output levels for 2024
Dec. 1, 2023 OPEC+ handed Nigeria a 2024 oil output target lower than Africa’s largest oil producer had hoped for while lowering Angola’s target, according to a statement from the…
Oborevwori explains Delta emphasis on technical education at Tech Fair
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori says technical and vocational skills training for students is the only viable option left for creating job opportunities for youths in the country….