Monthly Archives: February, 2018

National Park Service to equip officers for effective park patrols

The Nigeria National Park Service says it is working tirelessly to strengthen and equip its officers for effective park patrols. Alhaji Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General...

IFAD-CASP to address climate change challenges in rural areas

Climate Adaptation and Agribusiness Support Programme (CASP), a programme of International Food and Agriculture Development (IFAD), says it will address climate change challenges in...

Don urges fish importation ban to save $700m yearly

A university lecturer,  Dr Aderonke Lawal-Are, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 told the Federal Government to ban the importation of frozen fish, to save...

China expects heavy air pollution during Lunar New Year

Some regions of China could suffer heavy pollution because of fireworks and unfavourable weather conditions during Lunar New Year celebrations. This condition will be so in...

Military to assist in enforcing environmental laws

The military has promised to assist the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) to enforce its laws aimed at promoting clean environment in the Federal...

Japan lifts African Development Fund with $700m

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with the African Development Fund (ADF) designed to provide an Official Development Assistance...

Herdsmen menace: Stakeholders prefer ranches to cattle colonies

Stakeholders at a symposium in Benin City on the way out of the ongoing clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country have  rejected...

Galapagos, Geneva airports become carbon neutral

They are worlds apart: one in a place famous for its ecological diversity, the other for its watches and chocolate. But, now, Galapagos (Ecuador) and Geneva...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...