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Greta Thunberg protests with Sami youth in Northern Sweden

Teen climate activist, Greta Thunberg, on Friday, February 7, 2020 visited Northern Sweden to campaign for climate action alongside members of the indigenous Sami minority. “Indigenous peoples...

Nigeria has no suspected case of coronavirus – Minister

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria has not recorded any suspected case of coronavirus. Ehanire gave the assurance during a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Friday,...

Coronavirus: U.S. announces $100m aid for China, others

The United States Government on Friday, February 7, 2020 announced its readiness to spend up to $100 million in assistance to China and other countries impacted...

Elephant Protection Initiative lauds fresh moves to manage Iona National Park

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) congratulates the government of Angola and African Parks, a non-profit conservation organisation, on the signing of a management agreement for Iona...

Nigeria set to issue third Green Bond worth N25bn for environmental projects

The Federal Government is set to issue third tranche of Green Bond programme worth N25 billion to fund environmental projects. Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Minister of Environment, stated...

WHO expresses sadness as coronavirus kills Chinese doctor

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection killed a Chinese physician, Dr Li Wenliang, expressing sadness over the doctor’s death. WHO, in...

FAO raises alarm over rising hunger in Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has raised alarm over rising cases of hunger in Africa. Abebe Hailer-Gabriel, the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative...

120 volunteers mobilised for Lagos tree planting campaign

To halt the peculiar climate conditions in the country through tree planting, two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have mobilised 120 volunteers to achieve a goal to plant...

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Falcon Corporation secures ‘A’ Long-Term and ‘A1’ Short-Term Credit Ratings from Agusto & Co.

Falcon Corporation Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous gas companies, has received an “A” long-term and “A1” short-term corporate...
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UNEP Annual Report: Global cooperation delivered environmental gains in 2025

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Annual Report on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, highlighting progress made last year on...

Nigeria to strengthen meteorology for sustainable national development

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it will advance meteorology to enhance sustainable development across the country. Meteorology is the...

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Falcon Corporation secures ‘A’ Long-Term and ‘A1’ Short-Term Credit Ratings from Agusto & Co.

Falcon Corporation Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous gas...

UNEP Annual Report: Global cooperation delivered environmental gains in 2025

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Annual Report on...
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