Yearly Archives: 2019

COP25 closes with pacts to promote climate ambition in 2020

The UNFCCC Conference on Climate Change (COP25) came to its conclusion on Sunday, December, 2019 in Madrid, with national governments making progress in a number of...

Nigerians urged to imbibe waste recycling culture

The Beach Samaritans Initiative (BSI), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of waste management and recycling for a cleaner and beautiful...

Least Developed Countries left disappointed after COP25

On Sunday, December 15, 2019, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) concluded with the adoption of a cover decision titled “Chile Madrid Time for Action”, but...

No legal basis for Australia’s use of Kyoto credits – Report

A new report commissioned by the Australia Institute from Climate Analytics finds that there is currently no legal basis for Australia’s proposed use of “carryover” Kyoto...

COP25 described as ‘a success for the fossil fuel industry’

As UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) effectively came to an end on Sunday, December 15, 2019, national delegates have been accused of failing once more to...

Caries: Biggest dental problem for Nigerian children

Children in Nigeria are battling a host of dental issues, including cavities, gum disease, traumatic dental injuries, and HIV-related dental issues, according to a report published in...

Nigeria’s first transgenic food crop goes commercial

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved registration and release of a new Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea variety for commercialisation. The approval was granted by...

African delegates criticised for being passive as COP25 ends

The refusal of the United States and rich countries of the global north to advance negotiations on loss and damage and their insistence on pushing ahead...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...