Monthly Archives: January, 2019

Climate change is biggest threat to global economy, says Guterres

Speaking to leaders at the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos last week, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that climate change was the most important global...

NiMet predicts below normal rainfall in 18 states

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted dwindling availability of water for various socio-economic purposes over most parts of Nigeria in 2019. NiMet’s forecast in its 2019...

Board reviews law to tackle Abuja’s growing environmental challenge

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) says it has commenced the review of its Act No 10 of 1997 to address emerging environmental challenges...

Forestry institute crucial to Ogoniland cleanup – Zarma

Minister of Environment, Hassan Suleiman Zarma, has said that the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria Ibadan (FRIN) has a very crucial role to play in the...

Lassa fever: Centre advocates personal, environmental hygiene

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is creating more awareness to educate Nigerians on the prevention of Lassa fever. Ms Elsie Ilori, Head,...

Government delivers Zobe Dam water scheme in Katsina after 27 years

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improve the lives of Nigerians, as it delivered the Zobe Regional Water Supply Scheme in Katsina. The dam, which...

CPC begins clamp-down on violators of Tobacco Act

In line with a recent submission by its Director-General, Babatunde Irukera, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has began enforcing the National Tobacco Control (NTC) Act provision...

IPCC fixes date for commencement of draft methodology report’s review

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will open the final draft of its new methodology report, the “2019 Refinement”, to government review on Monday, January 28,...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...
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Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...

Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Nigerian government to ban gas flaring outright, arguing that the oil...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by...

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...