The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s growing waste problem, saying the country generates more than 32 million tonnes of waste every year. He …
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Rwandan Entrepreneur Turns Old Tires into Jobs and Eco-Friendly Fashion
Every year, around one billion tires reach the end of their usable life globally, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Many of them are left to pile …
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Lagos Launches CNG Training for 500 Polytechnic Students to Drive Green Energy Future
The Lagos State Government has flagged off a one-month intensive training programme on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion for 500 polytechnic students across the South-West, signalling a strong push toward …
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NADDC Commends SAGLEV for Pioneering Electric Vehicle Assembly in Nigeria
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has commended SAGLEV Electromobility Nigeria Limited for pioneering electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Nigeria, describing the company’s facility as the first fully …
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Union Investment Cuts Ties with TotalEnergies Over Human Rights Abuse Allegations in East Africa
A major European investment company, Union Investment, has removed French oil giant, TotalEnergies, from its sustainability funds after new accusations of human rights abuses surfaced concerning a massive oil project …
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Winock Solar Named Africa’s Fastest-Growing Energy Firm in Financial Times Ranking
Nigerian renewable energy company, Winock Solar, has been named the fastest-growing energy firm in Africa, according to the 2025 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies. The firm, which is …
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Africa’s Climate Crisis Threatens Europe’s Food Security, Says Report
Climate change and biodiversity loss are severely affecting agricultural production across Africa, raising serious concerns about food security not just on the continent but also in Europe, which heavily depends …
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NRC Begins Repairs on Osogbo Narrow Gauge Line Ahead of Sallah Travel Rush
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the commencement of urgent repairs on a flood-damaged section of its narrow gauge rail line in Osogbo, Osun State, ahead of the anticipated …
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Lagos Raises Alarm Over Poor Building Approval Compliance Despite 5 Million Structures
The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority has raised concern over the very low number of buildings in the state with official development approvals, despite the presence of more than …
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Experts Call for Bold Energy Decisions to Unlock Africa’s Gas and Renewable Potential
Energy leaders and policymakers at a recent high-level forum have called on African governments to make urgent and strategic decisions that can unlock the continent’s huge natural gas and renewable …