Monthly Archives: February, 2019

Fresh concern over blast fishing

Blast fishing, a rather peculiar method of fishing that entails the use of explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection, is bothering...

Indonesia to create artificial rain as forest fires rage on Sumatra

The Indonesian military deployed an aircraft to create artificial rain on Monday, February 25, 2019 as thick smog, caused by forest fires, forced schools to close...

Two-thirds of Germans favour tobacco advertising ban, says study

More than two-thirds of Germans are in favour of a complete ban on advertising for tobacco products, a study released on Monday, February 25, 2019 showed. Sixty-nine...

Stakeholders urged to safeguard girls, women against gender-based violence

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged strategic stakeholders to strive more to safeguard women and girls from Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other harmful...

Cross River communities embrace alternative means of livelihood to preserve forest

The Coordinator, Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Dr Odigha Odigha, says that the group has started introducing viable options of livelihood to Cross River...

GCF picks Yannick Glemarec as new Executive Director

The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has selected Yannick Glemarec to be its new Executive Director. The Board made the merit-based selection decision at...

Centre launched for climate action monitoring in the Caribbean

Ten countries from the English-speaking Caribbean region convened at St. George’s University in Grenada from February 5 to 6, 2019 to discuss a new model of...

Experts seek to de-risk $13.2m GEF-UNDP off-grid power scheme

Steps to ensure that a proposed off-grid electricity project is less likely to involve a financial loss moved towards a conclusive phase recently in Abuja, where...

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Eterna posts strong Q1 results as profit hits ₦1.38bn

Eterna Plc has reported a strong start to 2026, posting first-quarter results that highlight resilience and strategic focus in...
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When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The exercise was more...

CODE unveils 2025 Report, reveals $177.7bn annual climate finance gap

Connected Development (CODE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting $177.7 billion annual financing gap for Nigeria to meet its climate...

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Eterna posts strong Q1 results as profit hits ₦1.38bn

Eterna Plc has reported a strong start to 2026,...

When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced...