Monthly Archives: June, 2019

Food safety contributes to food security, human health, economic prosperity — UN

As the first-ever UN World Food Safety Day was observed on Friday, June 7, 2019, the UN underlined the need for food safety as it contributes...

World Ocean Day: Expert highlights dangers of human activities on marine ecosystem

As the world marks World Ocean Day, a retired lecturer Dr Emmanuel Ukpong, warns against continuous dumping of non-degradable materials into seas, saying that it can destroy marine...

UN Climate Change report demonstrates growing climate action

UN Climate Change on Friday, June 7, 2019 launched its Annual Report, highlighting the progress made on tackling climate change in 2018 and the ways in...

Akwa Ibom legislators pass bill for establishment of planning board

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Thursday, June 6, 2019 passed a bill to establish the Urban and Regional Planning Board and Area Planning...

GEF’s grant scheme commits $5m on projects in 25 states

The Global Environmental Facility’s Small Grant Programme (GEF SGP) says it has executed over 143 environmental projects in 25 states with $5 million to support environmental...

UN official hails China’s efforts to combat air pollution

A UN Environment Programme (UNEP) official has hailed the Chinese government’s efforts to combat air pollution, local media reported on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The director of...

Air pollution: Nigeria must take immediate action to save lives – Expert

Chairman, Board of Trustees, Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDeVNet), Dr Ibrahim Choji, says Nigeria must take immediate action on air pollution to save lives. Choi made...

Shell expands domestic gas distribution in Nigeria

Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), the country’s first and wholly owned subsidiary of an international oil company involved in domestic gas distribution in Nigeria, increased its...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...