Monthly Archives: June, 2016

NESREA seeks support to curb poaching, wildlife trade

Communities in Nigeria have been urged to support efforts to preserve the remaining wildlife resources from extinction by guarding their forests against poachers. The call...

Climate change threatens South Asia’s security, warns Military report

A new report has warned that a recent drought in India which has affected over 330 million people – causing displacement and threatening the...

Why piecemeal approach won’t deliver on Ogoni clean-up

Dr Godwin Uyi Ojo, Executive Director, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), attempts an appraisal of Federal Government’s effort in environmental protection...

Cities commit to combating emissions

Through bold climate commitments, 228 cities around the world are taking the lead on climate action Over 200 cities have set greenhouse gas reduction goals...

WED 2016: Ogun raises concern over desert encroachment

In the light of threats posed by climate change, the Ogun State Government has called on residents to desist from acts that can lead...

Nigeria, others tackle continental water, food insecurity challenges

In the light of the food security and the water-food-energy-ecosystem nexus, some nine nations embarking on a new initiative in collaboration with the Global...

WED 2016: Crusaders charge FG to commence concrete actions to save environment

To save Nigeria’s diverse ecosystems from further ruin, the Federal Government must go beyond mere words on the issue of transiting from fossil fuels-based...

World ‘goes wild for life’ on 2016 Environment Day

Marking World Environment Day, which this year focuses on the illegal trade of wildlife, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is calling on everyone to...

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NiMet urges private sector investment in weather, climate services

Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has urged the private sector to increase investment in...
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Why I’m contesting for senatorial seat – Onuigbo

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says he wants to become senator...

Brazil launches pilot project to replace diesel with renewable biofuel

Brazil has launched an ambitious pilot project to replace diesel with a renewable biofuel across its municipal vehicle fleet,...

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NiMet urges private sector investment in weather, climate services

Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles...

Why I’m contesting for senatorial seat – Onuigbo

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia...