Monthly Archives: April, 2017

Germany accused of influencing Steiner’s choice as new UNDP boss

Germany has been accused of influencing the emergence of Achim Steiner, former head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as the new Administrator...

Six die, 11 injured in Sri Lanka dump landslide

A landslide at a massive waste site on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Sri Lanka's capital killed at least six people and injured 11 as...

Amid fresh ruling, future remains bleak for Otodo Gbame evictees

Thousands of homeless and now landless evictees from Otodo Gbame community are sleeping in boats and squatting with relatives and friends in at least...

Propertymart lauds Fashola, proffers solution to housing challenges

Nigeria, by all indices and despite its challenges, represents a huge market for real estate development. The ongoing Federal Housing Scheme is being implemented...

Meningitis: 33 dead in Niger, Sokoto to immunise 2m, WHO provides vaccine

Thirty-three people have died from the Cerebrol Spinal Meningitis in Niger State out of the 116 suspected cases recorded, an official disclosed to the...

Abu Dhabi to host 2020 World Urban Forum

Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates, will host the Tenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10) in 2020. The United Nations...

Global investments towards meeting water, sanitation SDGs targets inadequate – WHO

Countries are not increasing spending fast enough to meet the water and sanitation targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says a new report...

Report identifies Philippines’ renewable energy potential

Renewable energy sector policy making and institutional evolution can support maintaining Philippines’ development momentum and allow it to achieve energy independence, according to a...

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Seventh Assessment Report: IPCC authors meet for Second Lead Author Meeting of Working Group I

Experts and author teams of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are meeting this week at the Universidad...
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The hidden environmental cost of a global energy shock on Africa

A major global energy disruption linked to tensions in the Middle East is exposing a less visible but deeply...

Seplat Energy wins governance, brand awards as shares top ₦10,000

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy producer listed in Lagos and London, has secured a series of independent...

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Seventh Assessment Report: IPCC authors meet for Second Lead Author Meeting of Working Group I

Experts and author teams of the Intergovernmental Panel on...

The hidden environmental cost of a global energy shock on Africa

A major global energy disruption linked to tensions in...