Monthly Archives: May, 2017

Sugar plantation threatens habitat of chimpanzees in Uganda reserve

The habitat of 500 chimpanzees in Uganda's Bugoma Forest Reserve is said to be in danger. Conservationists and local residents are fighting to stop...

Realignment of Superhighway still a conjecture – Bassey

In his welcome words on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Community Diagnostic Dialogue at Akpabuyo in Cross River State, Nnimmo Bassey, Director of...

Climate action an opportunity to forge peaceful, sustainable future, says Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 issued a call to action to meet the climate challenge. Speaking to...

Ghana forum demands year-long moratorium to address impact of illegal mining

The people of Bepotintin near Ashanti Bekwi in Ghana are probably relieved, following the arrest of the Chinese born “galamsey” or illegal mining operator,...

World No Tobacco Day: How tobacco kills, scars environment, threatens livelihoods – WHO

Action to stamp out tobacco use can help countries prevent millions of people falling ill and dying from tobacco-related disease, combat poverty and, according...

70th World Health Assembly: Delegates agree on dementia, immunisation, others

Delegates at the World Health Organisation (WHO) organised World Health Assembly holding in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, May 29, 2017 reached new agreements on...

International Women’s Day for Disarmament and Peace: Laureates celebrate women’s role in peace initiatives

“Involving women in peace and disarmament processes elevates the prospect of their success.” Those were the words of recipients of the Right Livelihood Award and members of...

Unlocking investment in sustainable landscapes critical for inclusive green growth – Report

Business participation and investment in sustainable landscapes is critical for achieving inclusive green growth, according to a new report released recently at the Forest...

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Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, says the government will introduce incentives to...
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Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Darma as the...

AU, EU unveil €100m initiatives to boost Africa’s health security, others

The African Union and the European Commission have unveiled new health initiatives worth over €100 million to strengthen health...

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Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,...

Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered...