Monthly Archives: July, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Flooding hits Kentucky, nearby states, kills 8

At least eight people were killed in Kentucky after heavy rain-caused flooding hit the eastern part of the U.S. state. The flooding also left more...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

Waste Management

Oyo bars private firms from door-to-door, commercial waste evacuation

The Oyo State Government has barred private firms already disengaged from waste collection from further participating in refuse evacuation in the state. This is contained...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

Agric & Biotech

GMOs: Debunking falsehood through public sensitisation

Stakeholders in the biosafety and biotechnology industry have advocated for more civic education on the concept of genetic engineering (GM) to boost food production,...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

Water & Sanitation

Group, residents urge Lagos to fix dilapidated waterworks in Eredo community

Lagos State Government has been called upon to as a matter of urgency commence repair and resuscitation of the moribund Epe Mini Waterworks and...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

Climate Change

UN’s global climate investor roadshow kicks-off in Africa

Convened by Egyptian COP27 Presidency, UN Regional Commissioners, and UN Climate Change High-Level Champions to turn pledges into actions, the Regional Forums connect investors...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

Climate Change

Article 6.4 Supervisory Body kickstarts work anchoring markets in broader Paris context

Delivering a new standard for international carbon markets dedicated to enable enhanced mitigation and adaptation is the intention that members of the Article 6.4...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

Climate Change

Govt appoints Salisu Dahiru as pioneer director of National Council on Climate Change

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Salisu Mohammed Dahiru as Pioneer Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

Cover

Stakeholders move to devise measures to help Nigeria reach net-zero

A scheme aimed at helping to actualise Nigeria’s net-zero dream officially commenced in Abuja on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Scheduled to span 10 months, the...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2022

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