Monthly Archives: February, 2020

COVID-19: WHO advises on measures to protect workplace, employees

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised employers worldwide to take preventive steps against spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, even if the virus...

Our expectations from post-2020 biodiversity negotiations, by CBD

As delegates from over 140 countries began negotiating the zero draft of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and targets for nature to 2030 on...

WWF warns of global, country specific losses from ecosystem service declines

The loss of coastal protection services will be among the most significant nature-related risks to economies, according to a new report. The study also warns that forest...

JPMorgan Chase’s climate policy ‘falls woefully short’, say activists

On its annual investor day on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, JPMorgan Chase announced a new climate policy, indicating that it would put a halt to funding...

Environmental groups drag Norwegian govt to Supreme Court over oil drilling in the Arctic

Indications are that history is being written as environmentalist organisations take the Norwegian government to the Supreme Court over oil licences in the Arctic. “Opening...

NCF leads winter bird census at Hadejia-Nguru wetlands

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says it has spearheaded the conduct of Winter Bird Census at Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands (HNW), located in Jigawa and Yobe...

Centre urges lawmakers, institutions to patronise its renewable energy products

Acting Director of Sokoto Energy Research Centre (SERC), Dr. Mahmud Garba, has called for patronage of its renewable energy products by government, institutions, organisations...

Virus ‘literally knocking at the door’, WHO warns countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 called on countries to boost their readiness against coronavirus. WHO spokesman, Christian Lindmeier, speaking at...

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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global oil prices linked to the ongoing Gulf conflict, with analysts...
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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more...

NCF seeks partnership with students to advance environmental conservation

The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerian students to partner with...

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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global...

Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in...