Monthly Archives: December, 2018

Council adopts 24-project work programmes under GEF-7

The 55th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council convened in Washington, DC, US, from December 18 to 20, 2018 at World Bank headquarters. Representatives...

Biodiversity areas’ coordination group inaugurated

Nigeria’s National Coordination Group (NCG) for Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) was inaugurated at the National Parks Service headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Members of...

Brazil decreases GHG emissions through forestry sector

New forestry data released recently shows that, in 2018, Brazil has already met – albeit through actions in its forestry sector alone – its overall pre-2020...

Stakeholders validate Nigeria’s REDD+ Strategy document

Nigeria now has in place a plan to promote its REDD+ agenda, thanks to a World Bank and Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) promoted initiative that was...

Nigeria needs $337bn to implement SDGs from 2019-2022

Nigeria needs not less than $337 billion to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2019 to 2022, the UN Support Plan for the Sahel has...

Fall Armyworms: ICIPE secures €7m funding from EU

The International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) has secured a €7 million funding from the European Union (EU) towards the fight against Fall Armyworms...

Edo rural communities urge Obaseki to bring Okomu to book

Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been tasked to bring the Okomu Oil Palm Company to the book over the allegation of land...

IFAD-VCDP to sustain campaign on dry season farming in Ebonyi

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) says it will sustain its campaign for Ebonyi State farmers to engage in dry...

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Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...
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How renewable energy auctions can distribute risks more equitably, maximise benefits

Renewable energy has seen remarkable progress over the past decade. In 2024 alone, the world added 15% more capacity than...

IEA to carry out largest ever oil stock release amid market disruptions from Middle East conflict

The 32 Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) unanimously agreed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to make 400 million...

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Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the...

How renewable energy auctions can distribute risks more equitably, maximise benefits

Renewable energy has seen remarkable progress over the past...