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Yearly Archives: 2018

N1b budgeted annually for water, sanitation needs of IDPs

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says the Federal Government has been budgeting N1 billion annually for the provision of water and...

Climate risks increase as cities become more concentrated – World Bank

Over 50% of the world population lives in cities. By 2045, the world's urban population will increase by 1.5 times to six billion. City...

In 25-year plan, UK prioritises climate change, wildlife crime, plastic waste

The United Kingdom has released an ambitious 25-year environment plan that will, according to Prime Minister Theresa May, ensure that the present generation leaves...

China sets forestry development goals for 2050

China's forestry authority has made a plan to boost the domestic forestry industry and increase its forest resources to the world's average by 2050. The...

Damage from natural disasters almost doubled in 2017 compared to 2016

According to German reinsurer Munich RE, natural disasters caused more damage in 2017 than in any the previous five years, with much of the damage...

Why dreadful viral diseases are now upon us

Beautiful, patterned white lines and detailed symbols traced the walls of the room. Inside there, in Gbolaka-Ta village, young Liberian girl Hawa Singbeh almost...

Countries give voice to indigenous peoples through new platform

During the UN climate negotiations in Bonn last November (COP23), country representatives worked in close collaboration with indigenous peoples to turn the Local Communities...

Nigeria, UNESCO to hold Lake Chad conference in February

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources says it will host a global forum on sustainable solutions to save the drought-ravaged Lake Chad between Feb....

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Kano inaugurates tree planting campaign, distributes 5m seedlings

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday, August 3, 2025, inaugurated a large-scale tree planting campaign in Yanbawa...
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NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rain flash floods nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the nation from Monday, August 4...

Oyo residents decry ineffective enforcement of Styrofoam ban

The use of Styrofoam has been a topic of environmental concern and potential harm to ecosystem and human health.  Despite...

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Kano inaugurates tree planting campaign, distributes 5m seedlings

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday, August...

NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rain flash floods nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and...
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