Monthly Archives: June, 2019

Groups seek cancellation of Kenyan coal project after govt announces delay

The Kenyan government is considering delaying plans to build a coal-fired power plant in the coastal town of Lamu, a UNESCO heritage site. This decision follows...

Shell seeks stakeholders’ support to curb oil pipeline vandalism

Shell Nigeria has called for stakeholders’ concerted efforts to curb the incessant vandalism of crude oil-bearing pipelines, highlighting the danger of continuous sabotage to people and environment....

Bonn climate talks: Who will the African delegates represent?

Ahead of the experts meeting on climate change, Philip Jakpor of the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, Tontie Ninado of Action Aid Ghana and...

How ABU institute developed pod borer resistant cowpea variety

One of the main research efforts of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, over the last 10 years has been to combat...

NiMet predicts nationwide rains for Thursday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions with widespread rainfall and thunderstorm activities over most parts of the country on Thursday, June 13, 2019. NiMet’s...

Activists seek better social, environmental justice as Nnimmo Bassey clocks 61

Dignitaries from virtually all the walks of life defied the gridlock that enveloped the Ikeja axis in Lagos on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2019...

Niger to build dam under $128m AfDB-supported Kandadji project

The Republic of Niger and the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 signed a $128.8 million financing agreement to support the...

African Union lauds Nigerian biosafety system

The Principal Programme Officer for African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE) of African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD), Mr. Sam Timpo,...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...