Yearly Archives: 2019

UNN research centre recommends review of Fishery Act

The Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre (REPRC) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, has proposed a review of the Fishery Act of...

Ogun establishes waste management agency

The Ogun State Government appears to have taken proactive measures to address the worrisome state of its deteriorating environment. Apparently found wanting in the discharge of its duties,...

German climate package can’t achieve 2030 targets – Groups

The climate protection programme recently adopted by the German Federal Government is unlikely to be enough to achieve the 2030 climate targets. This was the submission on...

Wildlife union decries alleged violation of animal rights in Imo

The Nigeria Association of Zoological Garden and Wildlife Park has decried the alleged violation of animal rights by officials of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Imo. National...

UNN inaugurates panel to facilitate implementation of environment, development policies

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu State has constituted an 11-man Policy Advisory Panel (PAP) to facilitate the implementation of relevant environment and development...

UNESCO urges African leaders to invest in SDG 6

By the close of Friday October 18, 2019, the 2019 Climate Chance Summit taking place at the International Conference Centre, Accra in Ghana will end with...

Poverty Eradication Day: Nigeria unveils plans to end poverty

October 17, a day set aside by the United Nations to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019, presented an opportunity for the...

Holding transnational corporations accountable for human rights abuses

As the Fifth Session of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on Transnational Corporations and Human Rights commences in Geneva, Switzerland, Shayda Naficy, Senior Programme Director...

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Africa Water Vision: West Africa charts path for water, sanitation reforms

Stakeholders across West Africa have commenced deliberations in Abuja on a new implementation plan to drive water security and...
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War in Iran causing biggest energy crisis in history – IEA

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the ​worst energy crisis ever faced by...

Africa needs $30bn to tackle water crisis by 2030 – AU official

The African Union (AU) says the continent needs at least $30 billion by 2030 to close its water and...

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Africa Water Vision: West Africa charts path for water, sanitation reforms

Stakeholders across West Africa have commenced deliberations in Abuja...

War in Iran causing biggest energy crisis in history – IEA

The conflict between Iran and the United States and...