Yearly Archives: 2019

World Bank to invest $350m in Nigeria to support safe water, sanitation

Federal Government says the World Bank will invest $350 million to support the Partnership of Expanded Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) programme in Nigeria. Mr Sulieman Adamu,...

Health, environment ministries renew partnership on medical waste management

The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammed Mahmoud, says the ministry has renewed its partnership with its health counterpart on medical waste management in the country. Mahmoud, who was...

We’re committed to addressing environmental challenges, achieve mandates – Minister

The Ministry of Environment says the ministry is committed to addressing environmental challenges to enable it to achieve its mandates and visions effectively. Dr Mohammad Abubakar, the Minister...

Sort waste for recycling, LAWMA urges Lagos residents

The Managing Director, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has urged residents to sort waste at source by dropping all recyclable items in one...

Kano recruits 100 forest guards to curb deforestation

The Kano State Government has recruited 100 forest guards to stem the destruction of the state’s forests and enhance security. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Alhaji Tukur Getso,...

Studies show Australian, American concern about climate change

Two separate studies in Australia and the United States of America have shown an increasing concern over climate change and related environmental issues by the populace. In...

Ahead of Climate Action Summit, ministers clamour coalition to scale up global land restoration

On the road to the Climate Action Summit in New York in September, the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India and...

SDGs progress in danger of reversal – UN report

A new United Nations report has advocated for a change of approach to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), saying that the current global development model is not...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based...
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Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025, supporting governments across regions to translate national climate plans into...

Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the...

Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025,...