The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Delta State Command, has issued a strong warning to residents living in flood-prone and riverine communities to immediately relocate to safer areas, as the state braces for intense rainfall and possible flooding Read More
Stakeholders rue poor implementation of Electricity Act
The Executive Director of PowerUp Nigeria, Adetayo Adegbemle, has faulted the Federal Ministry of Power for what he described as a lack of The post Stakeholders rue poor implementation of Electricity Act appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Read More
Media urged to promote biodiversity, tackle climate change
AS the global climate crisis intensifies, journalists and editors have been urged to take a more proactive role in promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and climate action. This call was made during a two-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Nigerian Read More
CEGA hails 37 new crude routes, says NUPRC winning war on oil theft
The Centre for Energy Governance and Accountability (CEGA) has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for securing federal government approval of 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of a broader strategy to curb oil theft, deepen Read More
ACRC leads research on water, sanitation challenges in communities
The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) is spearheading transformative action research in Lagos’ informal settlements, as part of its wider mission to reshape urban systems through locally informed and politically grounded interventions. The post ACRC leads research on water, sanitation Read More
Akwa Ibom reasserts ownership of 76 oil wells, calls for restraint from Cross River
The Akwa Ibom State Government has firmly restated its legal ownership of 76 disputed offshore oil wells, cautioning against what it describes The post Akwa Ibom reasserts ownership of 76 oil wells, calls for restraint from Cross River appeared first Read More
Africa CSOs urge govts to take stand against plastic pollution
Ahead of the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) on the global plastics treaty, civil society groups under the aegis of GAIA Africa have urged governments to adopt an ambitious position The post Africa CSOs urge govts Read More
Reps probe dormant refineries over alleged mismanagement, fraud
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has launched a formal investigation into the status of Nigeria’s non-functional refineries, following a wave of petitions and complaints from the public alleging fraud, mismanagement, and misappropriation of rehabilitation funds. Chairman Read More
Reps panel probes alleged plans to sell refineries
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), on Wednesday, said it would commence an investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) alleged plans to sell some of the nation’s refineries. This followed recent comments by the Read More
Floods: Relocate to safer grounds, NSCDC warns Edo residents
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on residents of Edo, particularly those living in low-lying areas, to relocate to safer grounds as the risk of severe flooding looms. State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr. Gbenga Agun, issued Read More