Yearly Archives: 2019

World Wildlife Day: Group calls for conservation of Nigeria’s marine resources

The Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), a civil society group, says sustainable use of marine resources will enhance Nigeria’s economic development. Dr Ibrahim Choji, Chairman of...

World Wildlife Day: UN beams searchlight on wildlife trafficking in Nigeria

In celebrating the 2019 World Wildlife Day, the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has restated its commitment to addressing the worrisome global wildlife...

CITES, UNDP, FAO celebrate World Wildlife Day and ‘Life below Water’

High-level representatives from UN member states and international organisations gathered on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to...

World Wildlife Day: Winners of ‘Living Oceans Showcase’ announced

Jackson Hole WILD, the CITES Secretariat and UNDP announced on Friday, March 1, 2019 the winners of the World Wildlife Day 2019 Living Oceans...

World Wildlife Day focusing on marine species for the first time

The United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2019 being celebrated on Sunday, March 3, is for the first time in history focusing on marine species. This...

WWD: Flagship yearly event dedicated to wildlife

World Wildlife Day has now become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife. The 2019 World Wildlife Day is being celebrated under the theme “Life...

Indian power plant: World Bank Group not above the law, court rules

In a historic 7-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court decided on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Jam v. International Finance Corporation (IFC) that international organisations like the World Bank...

Iceberg twice the size of NYC set to break off from Antarctic ice shelf

Cracks growing across Antarctica’s Brunt ice shelf are set to release an iceberg twice the size of New York City. NASA Earth Observatory has released before...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...

Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

An electrical engineer, Mr. Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including...

Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says...