With continued support and patronage from international oil companies and the Federal Government, indigenous firms would be able to improve their competence and deepen local content in the country, Group Chief Executive Officer, Solewant Group, Solomon Ewanehi, has said. The Read More
Experts back call for new treaty to curb plastic menace
Environmentalists have backed a proposed global treaty that will mitigate and stem the rising tide of plastic waste. The post Experts back call for new treaty to curb plastic menace appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and Read More
Govt tackles poor sanitation, to end open defecation by 2030
The Federal Government has set a 2030 target for the improvement of the nation’s poor sanitation and ending open defecation by providing adequate toilet and water facilities. The post Govt tackles poor sanitation, to end open defecation by 2030 appeared Read More
Varsity students win prizes for flood, waste management solutions
Nine students of the University of Ibadan have been awarded cash prizes for advancing innovative flood and management solutions in Ibadan, Oyo State. The post Varsity students win prizes for flood, waste management solutions appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria Read More
FG plans legal framework for climate change implementation
The Federal Government has pledged to provide appropriate legal framework for implementing the Paris climate change agreement. The Minister of State for the Environment, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, who made this known in Lagos… The post FG plans legal framework for Read More
Group warns against dumping wastes in Usuman Dam in Abuja
A group, Stewards of the Environment for Sustainable Change Initiative (SESCI) has cautioned Abuja residents against dumping of harmful medical and plastic wastes in Usuman Dam, which is the only source of drinking water in the nation’s capital city. The Read More
UN launches sanitation, hygiene fund
United Nations has launched its Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF), which is critical to scaling up investments in the sector. Speaking at the launch of SHF, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations… The post UN launches sanitation, hygiene fund appeared first on Read More
Oil majors hinge future investments on PIB outcome, fiscal framework
Oil majors in Nigeria have hinged their investment decisions on the outcome of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), and other fiscal frameworks by the Federal Government. The post Oil majors hinge future investments on PIB outcome, fiscal framework appeared first Read More
‘Efforts on-going to de-risk solid minerals sector for investment’
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite has stated that his ministry needs funds to drive exploration activities, even as the government seeks to de-risk the sector. The post ‘Efforts on-going to de-risk solid minerals sector for investment’ Read More
Government woos investors to gas sector to boost domestic utilisation
The Federal Government in line with its aspiration to deepen gas utilisation in Nigeria, has urged investors to harness investment opportunities in the entire gas value chain before it reaches a saturation stage. The post Government woos investors to gas Read More