Monthly Archives: May, 2018

Bonn talks: Agriculture emerges key demand for African CSOs

Agriculture is the mainstay of most developing country economies, which are the most vulnerable to climate change impacts through extreme weather events such as...

NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thundery activities on Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the central states of the country on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 with chances...

Cross River loses over 23,000ha of forest yearly

Cross River State, home to the largest remaining rainforests of Nigeria, is fast losing its prized asset. Over a million hectares of pristine forest that had largely remained...

Climate battle will be won or lost in cities – Espinosa

Speaking at this year’s Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation in Bonn, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, warned that the impacts of climate change...

Government bans production, importation of syrups containing codeine

The Federal Government has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup in an apparent move to check...

Tanzania road completes way linking Cairo to Cape Town

Rehema Tukai grew up in Kondoa and works in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital city. Until now, visiting her family in Kondoa involved a five-hour journey...

Bonn talks: Experts discuss implementation of circular economies

In an effort to step up immediate climate action, experts from around the world are meeting on May 1 and 2, 2018 in Bonn,...

World Asthma Day: Inappropriate drugs usage a major challenge in managing ailment

Inadequate use of medications, inhalers and taking overdose of drugs, are major challenges facing the management of asthma in Nigeria, according to a consultant...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based...
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Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025, supporting governments across regions to translate national climate plans into...

Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the...

Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025,...