Monthly Archives: July, 2020

Report shows how fossil fuels fund US police foundations

The Public Accountability Institute has released a report that maps out how fossil fuel companies, utilities, and fossil-financiers help direct, sponsor, partner with, and fund police...

Anti-corruption group asks Buhari to halt sale of oil wells worth $25b

President Mohammadu Buhari of Nigeria has been asked to halt the planned sale of some four oil wells in the country. The oil wells...

Independent Review Panel exonerates Adesina, AfDB president

The Independent Review Panel set up by the Bureau of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has exonerated President of the bank, Dr...

Dr Immanuel’s COVID-19 treatment claim unproven, mere speculation, medical directors insist

The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has reacted to video claims by Dr Stella Immanuel, a General Practitioner (GP) in the U.S. that she...

Guterres unveils new climate change advisory group, charges youth on accountability

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Monday, July 27, 2020 announced the names of seven young climate leaders – between the ages of...

World Hepatitis Day: Find the missing millions

Every year, July 28 is marked as World Hepatitis Day (WHD). It is a day dedicated to increase the global awareness and understanding of...

36-month MRV scheme to enhance Burkina Faso’s climate plan implementation

Burkina Faso has commenced a project aimed at supporting the establishment of a national Measuring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system that will ensure effective...

Fire Service warns against LPG plants around residential areas

Aba Fire Service Commander, Mr Okezie Uche, has warned residents to desist from siting Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) retail stations near residential areas in...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed with energy resources, yet struggling to keep the lights on...
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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy,...

Human bile emerges as a hidden reservoir for microplastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed...

Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with...