Monthly Archives: September, 2018

Minister seeks time from court to account for spending on water

The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has told the Federal High Court in Lagos to “grant the Ministry more time within which to compile and...

Scientists seek wholesome approach in addressing zoonotic diseases

Eleven different African institutions have come together through a consortium to build capacities of indigenous scientists who are researching on common diseases, especially those...

Argentina gets $600m satellite to boost agriculture sector

Argentina on Friday, September 21, 2018 launched a new microwave imaging satellite to monitor natural disasters and soil moisture, in a long-term bid to...

Group to mark third anniversary of SDGs with Abuja roadshow

The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network will host a roadshow in Abuja on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 to mark the third anniversary of the United...

World waste could grow 70% as cities boom, warns World Bank

Global waste could grow by 70 per cent by 2050 as urbanisation and populations rise, said the World Bank. South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are...

World Rivers Day: Promoting stewardship, encouraging river conservation

The World Rivers Day promotes stewardship, increases awareness and encourages river conservation across the globe, according to its promoters. Millions of people around the world...

COP24 must ensure justice to vulnerable people, activists demand

As the UN-mandated discussions on loss and damage were concluded on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Bonn, experts are weighing in on the outcome...

Barcelona Resilience Week to incite action in urban sturdiness

Building on the success of previous editions of Barcelona Resilience Week (2015 and 2016) that fostered dialogue between technical and political representatives, the 2018...

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Eco-comedy: Laugh, resist, survive

At a time of deepening ecological crisis, widening social injustice, and rising activist burnout, environmental justice advocates are advancing...
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Africa sounds alarm on climate injustice, demands scaled‑up Loss and Damage finance

African climate leaders, government representatives, frontline communities and development partners have issued a call for renewed global commitment to...

Nigeria becomes net petrol exporter as Dangote drives historic shift

Nigeria recorded a historic shift in its downstream petroleum trade in March 2026, emerging as a net exporter of...

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Eco-comedy: Laugh, resist, survive

At a time of deepening ecological crisis, widening social...

Africa sounds alarm on climate injustice, demands scaled‑up Loss and Damage finance

African climate leaders, government representatives, frontline communities and development...