Monthly Archives: December, 2019

Ending poverty via private sector commitments: The Global Goal Strategy

According to the United Nations, despite the positive global trend, poverty rates in Africa have increased with Nigeria as one of the countries topping the list...

Tanzania vows to reinforce wildlife conservation

Tanzanian Vice President, Samia Hassan, on Monday, December 23, 2019 said the government would continue to reinforce conservation of wildlife, forests and anti-poaching for future generations. Hassan...

Forum tasks land surveyors on urbanisation, slum upgrade

The Rector, Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Mr Nihinlola Olayinka, has called on land surveyors to be more proactive in influencing measures that would facilitate proper...

Climate change conferences and matters arising – Prof Idris

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the highest decision-making body on matters related to climate change faced by the Earth. The just...

UNECE Air Convention at 40: Ministers renew commitment to tackle air pollution

When 32 Member States signed the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution in 1979, it was not evident that it would develop into a successful regional...

Minamata Convention summit phases out mercury-added products

By 2020, which is just days away, the manufacture, import and export of mercury-added products will no longer be allowed. Parties to the Minamata Convention renewed their...

Building collapse: Engineers charge Nigerians on safety rules

The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) has advised Nigerians to strictly adhere to construction and safety rules in civil engineering infrastructure...

Group clamours release of detained Russian climate activist, Arshak Makichyan

Arshak Makichyan, Russian Fridays for Future activist and one of youth representatives at COP25, was arrested on Friday, December 20, 2019 following a court trial for...

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When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The exercise was more...
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CODE unveils 2025 Report, reveals $177.7bn annual climate finance gap

Connected Development (CODE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting $177.7 billion annual financing gap for Nigeria to meet its climate...

Niger seeks sustainable investment via eco green industrial city

Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, hosted a strategic meeting with...

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When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced...

CODE unveils 2025 Report, reveals $177.7bn annual climate finance gap

Connected Development (CODE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting...