Monthly Archives: March, 2018

Wealth inequality: Closing the gap by taxing land and bequests

To reduce wealth inequality without diminishing the economic performance of a country, a policy package of bequest taxes and land value taxes could be...

Benin, Samoa ratify Kigali Amendment

Benin and Samoa have become the latest Parties to endorse the Kigali Amendment, bringing the total number of nations who have ratified the alteration...

Japan, UN move to the rescue of South Sudanese refugees

Through the support of the Government of Japan, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has launched the project “Support to Hosting Communities Affected...

UK is 91st Party to Minamata Convention

The Government of the United Kingdom on Friday, March 23, 2018 deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 91st Party to the Minamata...

Nigeria, five others to benefit from AfDB’s agriculture fund for SMEs

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 launch 12 new projects funded by the Agriculture Fast Track Fund (AFT) on to support...

Milestones of 2018 to stepping up climate policy, action, by UNFCCC

The year 2018 is poised to be a year full of important milestones where more detailed policy is to be put in place that...

UNDP, ECN transform rural Benue with solar-powered agro-processing mills

Some rural communities in Benue State are being economically empowered and provided employment opportunities, thanks to an initiative by the United Nations Development Programme...

Ghana marks World Water Day at Manhean Fish Market

On Thursday, March 22, 2018, the international community celebrated World Water Day on the theme “Nature and Water.” The event was used to raise...

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4th NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator opens its doors to young innovators

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched the fourth edition of the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at...
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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...

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4th NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator opens its doors to young innovators

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched the fourth...

Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...