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Monthly Archives: June, 2018

Renewable energy accounted for 70% of new power in 2017 – REN21

Renewable energy accounted for 70% of new global power generating capacity in 2017, the largest increase in renewable power capacity in modern history, according to...

Trillion-dollar investors seek climate action ahead of G7 Summit

Some 288 institutional investors with $26 trillion in assets under management have issued a new call to climate action to governments, albeit with the support...

N530m scheme gives Niger flood, erosion control a boost

The Federal Government said on Monday, June 4, 2018 that no part of the country would suffer neglect owing to its geographical location or...

After decades of neglect, it’s time to clean up Ogoniland, activists insist

Nigerian and international civil society organisations on Monday, June 4, 2018 repeated their call for the immediate start of the clean-up of oil pollution...

49 killed, 70 missing after tropical cyclone hit Somaliland

At least 49 people were killed while 70 others are still missing following tropical cyclone Sagar that caused heavy rains and flooding in Somaliland,...

NESREA wants Ibadan residents to curb use of plastics

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Southwest Zone, has appealed to residents of Ibadan in Oyo State to reduce the use...

100,000 marine animals die of plastic pollution yearly – AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says there is the need to take action against plastic pollution in Africa. The bank made the call in a...

EOA partners with stakeholders on value chain development

Country Coordinator, Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA), Dr Olugbenga Adeoluwa, says the EOA is collaborating with stakeholders for effective development of the value chain for...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its investigation into demolitions in three waterfront communities, with affected residents...
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Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has been launched by Comfort Apeh Francis, the United Nations and...

UN moves to ensure clean energy in Nigeria

The United Nations has advanced its clean energy drive in Nigeria by unveiling a solar power project designed to...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its...

Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has...
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