Monthly Archives: February, 2020

NCF promotes conservation through traditional institutions

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called on traditional leaders to use their revered institutions in charting a path for the protection and restoration of the...

The Philippines records first coronavirus death outside China

The first death has been reported outside of China, in the Philippines, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The international organisation, which made the...

Scientists in Rome isolate coronavirus for study, containment

 Italian scientists at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases have isolated the rapidly spreading coronavirus, Italian media reported on Sunday, February 2, 2020. This is coming even...

In China, deaths from coronavirus surpass 300

China saw a sharp rise in deaths from coronavirus on Sunday, as official statistics put the number of fatalities at 304, up from 259 a day...

Nigeria has acquired in-country capacity to test coronavirus – Minister

Nigeria, with the help of the World Health Organisation (WHO), acquired in-country capacity to test for coronavirus. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this in a...

Coronavirus: Nigeria stands by China in this difficult moment – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other world leaders in expressing his support and good wishes to President Xi Jinping and citizens of the People’s...

No coronavirus case in Lagos, says govt

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has debunked the rumours making the round over a case of novel coronavirus in the state, saying...

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How Middle East conflict is damaging the environment – UNEP

A statement by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on environmental damage arising from the conflict in the Middle...
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Loss & Damage forum: Civil society urges people-centred climate action

Civil society leaders are calling on governments and stakeholders to prioritise communities and children in climate action, warning that...

Reactions as Germany launches ambitious 67-point climate plan to bridge emissions gap

Germany has introduced a sweeping 67-point climate plan to cut emissions by over 25 million tons by 2030, focusing...

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How Middle East conflict is damaging the environment – UNEP

A statement by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)...

Loss & Damage forum: Civil society urges people-centred climate action

Civil society leaders are calling on governments and stakeholders...