Monthly Archives: January, 2022

Health

Improve resistance to neglected tropical diseases, WHO urges countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for an international push to confront the inequalities that characterise Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and urged support...

Michael Simire - January 31, 2022

Climate Change

GCF grants Liberia $10m to enhance climate information systems

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $10 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), for which...

Michael Simire - January 31, 2022

Waste Management

NESREA to develop plastic waste regulations to reflect current trends

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is to develop specialised national environmental regulations on plastic waste. This emerged at the close of...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2022

Climate Change

Climate Change Act: When will the implementation begin?

President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2021 made history when he gave ascent to the Climate Change Bill, making Nigeria the second country in Africa...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2022

Agric & Biotech

Food security: Focusing on agricultural research and renaissance in Nigeria

With the renewed focus by the Federal Government to revamp the non-oil sector of the Nigeria economy, the agro industry is seen by many...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2022

Waste Management

Abia tasks Aba residents on environmental hygiene

Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Chief Sam Nwogu, has called on the residents of Aba to practice environmental hygiene to minimise the risk of...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2022

Human Settlement

Ease of living in Lagos amidst its culture and environment

The perception about the ease of living in any city is premised on how a foreigner can easily adapt to the lifestyle in a...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2022

Cover

Toxics watchdog finds cancer-causing cadmium in Chinese New Year lucky charms

A Philippines-based non-profit organisation tracking harmful chemicals in products and wastes has cautioned consumers against buying lucky bracelets that are believed to attract good...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2022

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Climate ChangeMarch 30, 2023

COP28: PACJA, CSDevNet, SIDA deliberate on ways to tackle climate change

Some civil society groups have been deliberating on ways to tackle climate change even as preparations are on for...

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Renewable EnergyMarch 30, 2023

EU sets higher binding targets for renewable energy consumption

The European Union (EU) is to increase the share of renewable energy in the bloc’s overall energy consumption, under...

Disaster Risk ManagementMarch 30, 2023

Robust plan on flood mitigation underway, says minister

The Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, says a comprehensive plan to mitigate flooding across the country will soon be...

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Climate ChangeMarch 30, 2023

COP28: PACJA, CSDevNet, SIDA deliberate on ways to tackle climate change

Some civil society groups have been deliberating on ways...

Renewable EnergyMarch 30, 2023

EU sets higher binding targets for renewable energy consumption

The European Union (EU) is to increase the share...