Monthly Archives: February, 2020

Guterres says urbanisation can address climate change as 10th World Urban Forum opens

The 10th Session of the World Urban Forum was officially opened on Sunday, February 9, 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al...

China coronavirus deaths reach 908, surpasses SARS death toll

The number of deaths from the new coronavirus has risen to 908 in mainland China, the country’s National Health Commission said on Sunday, February...

Youths schooled on sustainability strategies at Ibadan Green Hangout

Coming after the #GreenHangout in Rivers, Adamawa, Enugu and Kaduna states as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the #GreenHangoutOyo held on Saturday, February 8,...

Why Rwanda GM potato initiative isn’t the way out, by activists

To enable the introduction of the first GM crop to be grown in Rwanda – a GM potato variety named “Victoria” – the Rwandan government is...

Obesity-related diseases among top three killers in most countries – World Bank

Long believed to be a problem exclusive to high-income countries, evidence shows that over 70 percent of the world's two billion overweight and obese...

Report warns of rising human rights violation by fossil fuel majors in Nigeria, Kenya

The fossil fuel industry largely behind the global climate crisis is contributing to the violation of several human rights, aggravating the conditions of persons, groups, and...

Enugu declares emergency, inaugurates committee to address WASH challenges

The Enugu State Government has declared a state-of-emergency in its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. While making the declaration on January 23, 2020,...

35 less-privileged parents benefit from ACI, Coca-Cola recycling initiative

The African Clean-Up Initiative (ACI), in collaboration with Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd., has assisted 35 less-privileged parents of Isrina School, Ajegunle, Lagos, in paying fees...

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Finance Minister lauds NUPRC as daily production hits 1.84m

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum...
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River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction of the Kafin Zaki dam project, in Ningi Local Government Area...

Ghana boycotts Africa Energies Summit as industry pushes back against discrimination

Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing...

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Finance Minister lauds NUPRC as daily production hits 1.84m

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the...

River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction...