Monthly Archives: January, 2020

Why Nigeria must go beyond rhetoric in addressing climate issues

Responding to the realities of climate change has been more of political rhetoric than real-life action in Nigeria. While this continues to build into a disastrous future...

WHO committee says coronavirus not a global emergency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday, January 23, 2020 said the novel coronavirus ailment is not a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Several members...

Budget 2020: Govt asked to inaugurate Tobacco Control Fund

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has asked the Federal Government to immediately inaugurate the Tobacco Control fund as recommended in...

Davos: Civil society urges leaders to shift investments from fossil fuels into renewables

For the first time, the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) “Global Risk Report” identifies failure to mitigate and adapt to climate change as the greatest...

COP26: Nigel Topping appointed UK High-Level Climate Action Champion

Nigel Topping was on Thursday, January 23, 2020 appointed by the UK Government as its High-Level Climate Action Champion ahead of UN climate conference...

WHO postpones decision on declaring China coronavirus as global health emergency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 postponed taking a decision on whether the mysterious coronavirus that killed at least 17 people and sickened hundreds...

Lagos cautions public over coronavirus disease

The Lagos State Government has alerted the public over the Novel Coronavirus, a new ailment believed to have emanated from South East Asia. To prevent any kind...

UNDP to implement EU’s €1m Africa Adaptation Initiative

Climate change impacts threaten economic and development gains across Africa. To address the pressing needs of the crisis, the European Union has announced €1 million in...

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Eterna posts strong Q1 results as profit hits ₦1.38bn

Eterna Plc has reported a strong start to 2026, posting first-quarter results that highlight resilience and strategic focus in...
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When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The exercise was more...

CODE unveils 2025 Report, reveals $177.7bn annual climate finance gap

Connected Development (CODE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting $177.7 billion annual financing gap for Nigeria to meet its climate...

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Eterna posts strong Q1 results as profit hits ₦1.38bn

Eterna Plc has reported a strong start to 2026,...

When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced...