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Yearly Archives: 2019

GCF approves $100m solar scheme for Nigeria

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the Solar IPP Support Programme for Nigeria, which is expected to benefit no less than one million households in...

Don’t be deceived by early rains, NiMet advises farmers

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has advised farmers to ignore the current early rainfall across the country and not start early planting. Mr Zakariyau Abdulrasheed, General Manager,...

Group expresses concern over GMO governance in Zambia

The Lusaka-based Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB) is worried about some aspects of genetically-modified organism (GMO) governance in the country, particularly those relating to...

Germany decorates schools for commitment to sustainability, climate protection

Parliamentary State Secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, has honoured schools with outstanding "student companies" for their commitment to sustainability and climate protection. The...

Names of two very destructive typhoons delisted

Two typhoon names – Mangosteen and Rumbia – have been retired, due to the significant damage they caused in 2018, by a typhoon committee. The Typhoon Committee,...

Scientists urge countries to protect peatlands as part of climate strategies

Countries have been urged to protect vulnerable wetland ecosystems as part of their climate strategies, and to learn from each other’s experiences to sustainably manage them....

Former coal lobbyist confirmed as US’ top environmental official

The US Senate on Thursday, February 28, 2019 approved former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to head the Environmental Protection Agency by a vote of 52 to...

American scientists devise ‘greener’ way to recycle plastic bottles

American scientists have developed what appears to be a more effective and greener way to recycle the single-use plastics made from a common polyester material. The greener...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National...

Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning...
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