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Yearly Archives: 2019

Population Day: People-oriented programmes can curb population explosion – DevComs

An NGO, Development Communications Network (DevComs), says effective people-oriented programmes can curb population explosion in Nigeria. Mr Akin Jimoh, Director, DevComs Programme, made the assertion on Wednesday, July...

Govt intensifies campaign to curb open defecation

The Federal Government says it has embarked on strategic awareness programmes toward eradicating the menace of open defecation that has become prevalent in many parts of...

Niger communities urged to steer clear of flood plains

The North South Power Company Ltd. (NSPCL) in Niger State has called on communities living around the dam to steer clear of flood plains. The call was...

Climate change threatens progress across sustainable development, warns report

The impacts of climate change and increasing inequality across and within countries are undermining progress on the sustainable development agenda, threatening to reverse many of the...

GCF approves $267m for climate action, agrees decision-making procedures

The 23rd meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board approved 10 new projects and agreed procedures for adopting decisions if all efforts at reaching consensus...

Zambia allows more imports of GMO products despite resistance

Zambia’s regulator of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 announced it has allowed some companies to import products containing GMOs, despite...

Oil, gas instrumental to climate change solution, says OPEC

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said that oil and gas remain part of key solutions in combating climate change.  Secretary General of the...

Why climate struggle is fight for justice – Bassey

In a presentation at the School of Ecology on Climate Justice held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, July 8, 2019, Nnimmo Bassey, Director, Health...

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Explosion rocks Shell gas plant in Bayelsa

Multiple explosions were on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, reported at the gas processing plant operated by the Shell Petroleum...
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Presidency meeting on lithium a repeat of same mistakes of oil extraction – Groups

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) and the Neighborhood Environment Watch (NEW) Foundation have expressed worry over the noticeable absence...

Environmental justice groups sound alarm over risks of South Africa’s offshore oil and gas project

The Green Connection and Natural Justice on Friday, May 10, 2024, submitted comments on the revised Environmental Impact Assessment report...

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Explosion rocks Shell gas plant in Bayelsa

Multiple explosions were on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, reported...

Presidency meeting on lithium a repeat of same mistakes of oil extraction – Groups

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) and the Neighborhood Environment...
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