Monthly Archives: May, 2014

Concern over health, safety hazards at work place

The average Nigerian worker spends about seven to eight hours at his or her workplace every work day. One question safety experts have always asked...

Stakeholders seek to mainstream climate change into development agenda

In the light of the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and national...

Experts to Confab: How to repair nation’s degraded environment

Concerned by the lack of sufficient enabling laws to protect the environment coupled with the devastating effects of climate change in the country, a group...

Bewildered Nwajiuba to Mallam: Why, why and why?

Executive Director, Nigerian Environmental Study Action Team (NEST), and Delegate to the on-going National Conference, Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba, recently in Abuja confronts Environment Minister,...

‘Address equity, stick to principles for REDD+ to succeed’

Ahead of Nigeria’s plan to launch its full implementation of the REDD+ programme with the inauguration of the National Advisory Council, government and non-state...

NEST water scheme to ease climate stress in Kogi community

Residents of Ofante Community in Olamaboro Local Government area in Kogi State rolled out their drums recently at the commissioning of a public water...

Nigeria, others to benefit from $4.4b replenished GEF fund

The sum of $4.43 billion has been pledged by 30 donor countries for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to support developing countries' efforts over the...

Rotary, UNESCO-IHE programme produces first set of graduates

The first class of five Rotary sponsored scholars has graduated with Master of Science degrees in Water Education from the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...