Yearly Archives: 2018

China completes world’s longest cross-sea bridge

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge, the world's longest manmade sea crossing, in respect of which major construction work came to a close on December 31,...

Indonesia: Indigenous peoples’ rights key to forest preservation

The forests of Papua in Indonesia have been referred to as a last frontier, and those that live in and around them are instrumental in...

FCT communities, FAAN in face-off over access to water

Residents of some communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 protested lack of access to what they say is...

Government enlightens market women on Cleaner Lagos Initiative

The Lagos State Government, under its Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), has called on traders to ensure that markets in the state are cleaner. Commissioner for...

Severe drought hits Southern Africa

Prolonged dry spell experienced across Southern Africa and the invasion of crop-eating worm are said to sharply affect harvests across the region, driving millions...

Centre blames farmers/herders clash on climate change

The Africa Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has attributed the farmers/herdsmen crisis in Nigeria to climate change. Coordinator of AFRICMIL, Mr Chido Onumah,...

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...

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Cross River Assembly passes open defecation prohibition bill, Lagos apprehends five offenders

The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting open defecation. The bill aims to outlaw open...
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Lagos launches online system for building permit

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched an electronic system that will simplify the process of obtaining physical...

Nigeria committed to sustainability of biosphere reserves, ecological research – FRIN DG

Director-General, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Prof. Zacharia Yaduma, says Nigeria is strengthening policy and legal frameworks to...

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Cross River Assembly passes open defecation prohibition bill, Lagos apprehends five offenders

The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed...

Lagos launches online system for building permit

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched an...