Monthly Archives: April, 2020

New York, with world’s highest Covid-19 cases, buries unclaimed victims in mass graves

The state of New York in the US now has more COVID-19 cases than any country in the world, according to the latest figures...

Concern over state govts’ ease on Covid-19 lockdown

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has expressed dismay over the relaxation of measures put in place to reduce the spread of the novel Coronavirus...

WHO confirms new Ebola case in DRC, lists strategies to ease Covid-19 restrictions

A new case of Ebola virus disease was confirmed on Friday, April 10, 2020 in the city of Beni in the Democratic Republic of...

UN chief highlights security implications of COVID-19

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, April 10, 2020 highlighted some implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for peace and security. A report on...

Bridging disability-inclusion gaps in Lagos climate change discourse

Lagos has been identified as one of the places in the world vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The Maplecroft’s Climate Change Vulnerability...

Reactions trail European govts’ call for Green Deal recovery plan

In an open letter published on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 10 governments called on the European Commission to ensure that a Green Deal is front...

European Green Deal must be central to a resilient recovery after Covid-19

Ten European climate and environment ministers in this open letter published on Thursday, April 9, 2020 called on the European Commission to ensure that...

COVID-19: Urban mobility tagged cornerstone of public services

Local and regional governments have been sharing their experiences, initiatives, and actions at the Live Learning Series hosted by the United Cities and Local...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...