Monthly Archives: November, 2017

World Toilet Day: Nigerians urged to construct toilets in homes, public places

The Minister of State for Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, has urged Nigerians to construct toilets in homes and public places so as to prevent...

Schools shut in Delhi amid alarm over high pollution

All junior schools in New Delhi, India were closed on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 and health warnings were issued for the sick and elderly...

Intense heat caused by sun ray reaching ground – NMetS President

President of Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS), Prof. Clement Akosile, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 said the intense heat being experienced after rainfall was caused...

Expert lauds President’s commitment to Ogoni cleanup

An Energy and Environmental expert, Prof. Adeola Adenikiju, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 lauded the Federal Government’s commitment to cleaning up Ogoni land. Adenikiju, a...

Government approves N5.5b for erosion control in six states

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N5.567 billion for the 3rd Quarter Soil Erosion Control Accelerated Intervention...

World Town Planning Day: Implementing development goals, urban agenda

In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of planning in their communities, settlement development practitioners on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 are engaging...

Parks Service cautions against bush burning to protect wildlife, vegetation

The Nigeria National Parks Service has cautioned members of the public against bush burning in and around parks across the country to protect wildlife...

Climate change: OPEC improving technology for cleaner oil production – Report

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 acknowledged the need for energy efficiency, adding that it is continuously...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour,...

10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...