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UN-Habitat’s headquarter functions remain in Nairobi, says Sharif

Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimuna Moh’d Sharif, in a response to a story by Kenya’s Star newspaper, has allayed the...

Partnership promotes ‘science we need for the cities we want’

In a joint statement, partners working on cities and climate change have laid down the foundations for better-informed city climate action and decision-making, as...

I’ll strengthen UN-Habitat, says new director

Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimunah Mohd Sharif, has pledged to strengthen the agency to make it more responsive...

Japan grants UN-Habitat $10m to rebuild Marawi

The Government of Japan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have exchanged notes  to signify their partnership on a post-conflict shelter rehabilitation...

Forum recommends electric mobility for Africa

As the African Clean Mobility Week drew to a close in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, March 16, 2018, participants have identified electric mobility as...

Blueprint to gauge climate change impact on cities launched

Experts have established a global blueprint to better understand climate change, its impacts on cities, and the critical role local authorities play in solving...

Lagos begins implementation of Land Use Charge, seeks residents’ cooperation

Lagos State Government has begun the distribution of the 2018 Land Use Charge demand notices for properties across the state, the Commissioner for Finance,...

LASPARK commences tree pruning in preparation for rainy season

The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) says it has intensified the pruning of overgrown trees across the state in preparation for the...

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Failure of REA boss to appear before Reps described as ‘disrespectful’

The House of Representatives committee on Renewable Energy has mandated the Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, to...
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CSOs demand reform of Cross River forestry laws to curb deforestation, empower communities

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Cross River State have declared as obsolete the state’s forestry laws, citing this as reason...

Environmental Health Council unveils initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The Federal Government has unveiled a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Initiative aimed at strengthening environmental health governance, improving...

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Failure of REA boss to appear before Reps described as ‘disrespectful’

The House of Representatives committee on Renewable Energy has...

CSOs demand reform of Cross River forestry laws to curb deforestation, empower communities

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Cross River State have declared...
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