Monthly Archives: June, 2018

Lagos to sanction owners of broken down waste compactors

The Lagos State Government says it is prepared to sanction owners of broken down waste compactors, which usually cause delay at dumpsites. The state Commissioner...

Climate disasters hit women hardest, says novelist, Atwood

Women would suffer from devastation of climate change as lawlessness triggered by disasters and food shortages expose them to rape and other violence, dystopian novelist,...

Tears, tributes as Daramola, journalism scholar, is buried

It was an admixture of tears and tributes as Dr Ifedayo Daramola, a journalism teacher, was laid to rest on Saturday, June 2, 2018...

More action needed by insurers to achieve Paris goals, says report

The insurance industry, a sector with assets worth around $15 trillion, needs to urgently step up its low-carbon investments and prepare its portfolios for...

Soccer tourney: Cameroon hurting environment to build infrastructure – Campaigners

Environmental groups on Friday, June 1, 2018 warned that Cameroon could face worsening urban flooding and droughts due to the cutting of thousands of...

Edelman Trust Barometer: 72% of Nigerians say trust for an organisation holds key for them

Trust and credibility survey among the Nigerians in the mainstream institutions of government, business, media and non-governmental organisations has revealed that 72 per cent...

Pope to address oil majors in Vatican climate conference

The Vatican will host executives of the world’s top oil companies for a conference on June 8 and June 9, 2018 on climate change...

NASDRA partners Landmark varsity to launch nanosatellite

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said it had concluded discussion with Landmark University, Omu-Aran in Kwara State, for the successful launch...

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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...