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Yearly Archives: 2019

UNDP pledges support for farmers to sustain food security in Nigeria

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 promised to support farmers to sustain food security in Nigeria to end hunger. Mrs...

Nigeria drafts policy to phase down dental amalgam use

Nigeria’s efforts to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds has received a boost, thanks to the...

AU wants nations to establish climate change early warning systems

The Africa Union (AU) Head of Environment, Climate Change, Water and Land Management Commission, Harsen Nyambe, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 called on African countries to...

Biosafety agency warns against unauthorised importation of GM grains

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has warned against the importation of genetically modified grains without the agency’s permit. Dr Rufus Ebegba, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, NBMA, stated...

Govts urged to align with UN’s Clean Air Initiative

Ahead of the upcoming 2019 Climate Action Summit, the United Nations, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and Climate and Clean...

28 firms step up to new level of climate ambition

Twenty-eight companies with a total market capitalisation of $1.3 trillion are stepping up to set a new level of climate ambition in response to a call-to-action campaign ahead...

Buhari commiserates with family of Mariam Yunusa

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family of a versatile urban planner and multi-talented development expert, Mrs Mariam Yunusa. In a condolence message by his spokesperson, Malam Garba...

NEMA to be restructured for better disaster management

The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Alhahi Mustapha Maihaja, says the agency will be restructured and reengineered for effective and proactive disaster management in the country. Maihaja...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its investigation into demolitions in three waterfront communities, with affected residents...
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Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has been launched by Comfort Apeh Francis, the United Nations and...

UN moves to ensure clean energy in Nigeria

The United Nations has advanced its clean energy drive in Nigeria by unveiling a solar power project designed to...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its...

Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has...
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