Yearly Archives: 2019

WHO commends Malawi on launch of world’s first malaria vaccine

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended the Government of Malawi on the country’s launch of the world’s first malaria vaccine for children from zero to...

China to support hydrogen, fuel cell vehicles to go green

China will push ahead with the development of its hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicle industry, a government official said on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The initiative...

17 killed in Uganda after heavy rains, flooding

At least 17 people – mostly children – died after heavy rains in eastern Uganda caused by flooding, police said on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The rains...

Earth Day: Govt urged to honour environmental treaties

The Coalition of NGOs on sustainable and healthy environments on Monday, April 22, 2019 urged the Federal Government to adhere to the international community’s call for a conducive...

Earth Day: Experts call for protection of plants, animals

Environmental experts have called for more awareness and responsibility towards promoting harmony with nature and environment. Mr Alex Ahigbe, the Environmental Coordinator, African Cleanup Initiative (ACI),...

Govt sues for peace ahead of clean-up in Ogoniland

The Federal Government has called on the people of Ogoniland to remain peaceful and avoid taking actions capable of delaying the clean-up in oil impacted communities...

Mother Earth Day 2019 focuses on climate, education

The 2019 Mother Earth Day, celebrated on Monday, April 22, has a special focus on education and climate change, and is said to be an opportunity to...

Third Mainland Bridge is safe, says govt

The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, on Sunday, April 21, 2019 said that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos was safe for use, contrary...

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A third of animal habitats could experience multiple extreme events by 2085 – Study

By 2085, 36 percent of species’ current habitats on land could be exposed to multiple types of climate-driven extreme...
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Leaders call for Africa-led solutions following landmark court ruling on climate obligations

African leaders, policymakers, legal experts, scientists and practitioners have called for African-led solutions to climate change, as its impacts...

Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 countries – Report 

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises on Friday, April 24, revealed that two-thirds of all people facing high...

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A third of animal habitats could experience multiple extreme events by 2085 – Study

By 2085, 36 percent of species’ current habitats on...

Leaders call for Africa-led solutions following landmark court ruling on climate obligations

African leaders, policymakers, legal experts, scientists and practitioners have...