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Conservation

World Jaguar Day: Amazon’s apex predator in silent decline

In the past, jaguars were revered as deities but,...

Burkina needs national action plan to conserve elephants – Yameogo

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Friend of the Month for...

Scientists confirm Seychelles as hope spot for blue whales

Seychelles is a special place for whales and dolphins....

Gender

Women group flays gas flaring, seeks more investors in energy sector

The International Forum for Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG) has kicked against the incessant gas flaring in...

Ebonyi first lady commits to expanding clean cooking access

The wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, has declared her commitment to tackle the cooking...

SITEI Conference: Experts seek inclusion of more women in extractive industry

Gender inequality, unequal remuneration and non-equitable distribution of resources have been attributed as some of the major hindrances plaguing...

Human Welfare

Awoye community fisherfolks lament loss of livelihood as Ororo fire rages

Fisherfolks in Awoye, Ondo State, have lamented the continuous...

AICA ready to change narratives on Indigenous people, conservation

The Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for...

Aduna Capital launches $20m fund to boost Africa’s technology start-ups

A venture capital fund, Aduna Capital, has announced a...

Science & Tech

Bright artificial satellites hinder Earth-based observations of space

The BlueWalker 3 Satellite has become one of the brightest objects in the night sky. This added to the  ongoing...

Nigeria can make $20m from launching one satellite – NASRDA

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) says Nigeria can generate $20 million from the launch of one...

Nigeria’s space industry valued at $1bn – Agency

Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr Halilu Shaba, on Sunday, October 1, 2023,...
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COP28: Cautious optimism greets adoption of Loss and Damage Fund

On the inaugural day of the two-week climate conference...

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Health

World AIDS Day: DevComs urges stakeholders on renewed commitment

As the world marks the 35th annual World AIDS Day on Friday, December 1,...
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WHO’s malaria report spotlights growing threat of climate change

Despite strides in expanding access to insecticide-treated nets and medicines to help prevent malaria...
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Zambia to phase out dental amalgam, end childhood lead poisoning

An appeal by the Executive Director and National Lead Elimination Advisor, Children's Environmental Health...
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COP28: Climate change an urgent threat to pregnant women and children – UN

Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant...
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Business

Policy, economic reforms key for Africa’s industrialisation revolution

Inclusive and sustainable approaches are critical for Africa’s industrial...

Land Degradation

Environmentalists lament Nigeria’s dwindling forest reserves

Environment stakeholders have lamented the dwindling forest reserves in...

Land degrading faster than can be restored, warns UN data

Land degradation is advancing at an astonishing rate across...

Reps urge govt to declare state of emergency on environmental degradation in Edo

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government...

Deforestation: Firewood sellers hail Adamawa over ban on felling of trees

Firewood and Charcoal Sellers’ Association (ASFCSA), Adamawa chapter, has...

Pollution

Artists, activists call for Global Plastics Treaty to end age of plastic

Thirteen celebrated activists, athletes and actors from around the...

INC-3: World watches keenly as Parties seek treaty to curb plastic pollution

In March 2022, when the 193 UN Member States...

LASEPA vows to regulate noise pollution at festive period

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reaffirmed...

How ‘Paris Agreement for Plastic’ could slash plastic pollution to almost zero – Scientists

With both plastic production and waste projected to escalate...

Renewable Energy

Group calls on COP28 to agree on essential energy package

As the UN Climate Talks (COP28) kicks off in...

Developed world’s broken promises: How can Africa finance the energy transition?

From an African perspective, one of the most important...

How strategic partnership can scale clean energy infrastructure in Nigeria

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria...

New report emphasises global call for renewable energy revolution

As the world gears up for the UN Climate...

Waste Management

Climate change: UNIDO, AEPB collaborate on plastic circular economy

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Abuja...

Circular economy: Stakeholders task govt on efficient recycling plants

Stakeholders in the sustainability sector have called on the...

Lagos seals Ogba City Mall, Ajah market over waste disposal offences

Lagos Government has shut Ogba City Mall in Ikeja...

What next after the re-opening of the markets in Lagos?

In the last few weeks, many markets across Lagos...

Sustainable Development

Ensure strict enforcement of environmental laws, expert charges Lagos

There is need for Lagos State Government to resuscitate...

Protesters call on China to reject controversial African pipeline project

Hundreds of environmental and community activists on Monday, November...

ECN, UNEP impart skills to enforce performance standards for air conditioners

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in collaboration with...

Nigeria, Denmark partner on green transition

Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, says...

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Real Estate

FHA at 50: Time for soul-searching

When the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) marked its 50th...

Govt to provide 80,000 houses in eight years

The Federal Government has promised to provide 80,000 houses...

Shelter Afrique assigned positive outlook by Nigerian rating firm

Nigeria’s first Credit Rating Agency and a pan African...

Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

WaterAid boss calls for enabling environment for private investors in water sector

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The Resilience Water Accelerator (RWA), an international a multi-sector partnership, has been urged to create conditions for investments in the water sector, to give...

Finance Ministers’ meeting seeks $30bn boost for water and sanitation

69 arrested for violating environmental law in Nasarawa

Marine

Marine

World Fisheries Day: Consult, engage artisanal fishers for policies – Alliance

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Nigeria has a coastline of about 853km with Lagos, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River as littoral states. Twenty-eight out of...

Marine Regions Forum puts participants at forefront of ocean governance processes

World Rivers Day: River Basin Authority cleans Kwara river, plants trees

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