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Monthly Archives: February, 2018

59 big banks failing to take adequate climate action, says report

The failure of 59 of the world’s largest banks to recognise climate risks and opportunities threatens undermine efforts to support the transition to a...

Banks to fund clean tech investments in ships

Efforts to green the European shipping industry have received a boost, with two major banks pledging to fund €300 million worth of clean tech...

UNDP to deliver school, houses, shops to Borno IDPs

The UN Development Programme (UNDP), Country Director, Samuel Bwalya, says the agency will donate houses, school and health centre to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)...

Jigawa partners IFAD on climate change for sustainable development

The Jigawa State Government says it is partnering with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Climate Change Adaptation and Agribusiness Support Programme...

Measles cases surge in Europe

Measles has rebounded in the World Health Organisation (WHO) European Region. The disease affected 21,315 people and caused 35 deaths in 2017, following a...

Shell excels in technology, innovation at petroleum summit

The in-country Subsea Tree Refurbishment feat by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), drew a deafening applause on the night of Monday, February...

Dangers of depletion of ozone layer, by expert

An environmentalist, Mr Uche Agbanusi, says the continuous depletion of the ozone layer by humans through unchecked destruction of natural resources is responsible for several...

Early rains: NiMet warns farmers against planting

Following the rains being experienced in and around the central states on Sunday and Monday night of February 18 and 19, 2018, the Nigerian...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...
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After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

Coalition commits to advancing climate justice in Nigeria

Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA), a coalition of civil society organisations, community groups, youth movements, researchers, and media actors,...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake,...
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