Monthly Archives: July, 2019

Govt commits to provision of water, sanitation

The Federal Government has expressed commitment to the provision of adequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the country. Mrs Comfort Ekaro, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry...

Comoros ratifies Minamata Convention as 111th Party

The Government of the Union of the Comoros on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 111th Party to the Minamata Convention. The...

Stakeholders examine messages from IPCC 1.5 °C report at Accra forum

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in collaboration with the African Academy of Science (AAS) and the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resource in Africa...

Climate crisis: Why I want to strike

Young people are leading the way on climate change, and governments need to pay attention. Olumide Idowu, co-founder of ICCDI Africa, underlines the need for urgent climate action...

NCF, Parks Service in tree planting scheme in Edo schools

The need to build the culture of tree planting and re-greening the environment has informed the emergence of a tree planting project in Udo community, Ovia...

Reviewing Nigeria’s cassava policies to meet international competitiveness

The Presidential Initiative on Cassava, launched in 2003 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was designed to promote cassava as a viable foreign exchange...

EU commits €10m on solar energy for hospitals in Adamawa

The European Union (EU) will spend €10 million (Over N4 billion) in providing solar energy to some health facilities in Adamawa State, the EU...

National Parks arrests poacher, warns trespassers

The National Parks Service says it has arrested a poacher with no fewer than 20 pieces of wildlife trophies of different species also known...

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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...