Monthly Archives: August, 2020

Greenpeace warns Mauritius not to sink vessel that caused oil spill

Plans by Mauritius to sink part of a broken-up vessel that caused a disastrous oil spill should be shelved, environmental watchdog, Greenpeace, said on...

South Korea warns of nationwide coronavirus risk as church outbreaks spread

South Korea on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 reported its highest daily rise in novel coronavirus cases since early March as outbreaks from churches around...

Nigeria announces 410 new COVID-19 cases as infections hit 49,895

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 announced 410 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections...

UN urges nations to submit climate plans ahead of COP26

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has called on countries to submit updated Paris Agreement plans ahead of the 26th Session...

Investigation raises fresh concern over coal mining, deforestation imbalance in India

A new investigation by CSE/Down To Earth magazine has raised questions about the rationale behind the Indian government’s recent move to auction more coal blocks....

Ghana seeing remarkable recovery in COVID-19 cases, says President Akufo-Addo

Amid the current upsurge in the numbers of COVID-19 infection and deaths in some countries worldwide, Ghana is said to be seeing a remarkable...

Environmentalist calls for reduction of domestic waste generation to curb climate change

An environmentalist, Ms Gloria Bulus, has called for the reduction of domestic waste, saying it triggers negative climate change effects on the environment. Bulus, the...

EU promises to support Nigeria’s efforts at ensuring environmental stability

The European Union delegation in Nigeria has promised to support the country in tackling climate change in an effort to ensure environmental stability and...

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NAF commends LAWMA over swift waste evacuation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ikeja, has commended the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for its swift evacuation...
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Nigeria can weather global crisis, seize energy opportunities – NUPRC Board Chairman

Nigeria is in a relatively strong position to navigate the situation and possibly benefit from emerging opportunities in the...

Middle East conflict: Oil from emergency reserves will soon start flowing – IEA

Oil from the International Energy Agency (IEA) emergency reserves will soon start flowing to global markets following the announcement on...

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NAF commends LAWMA over swift waste evacuation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ikeja, has commended...

Nigeria can weather global crisis, seize energy opportunities – NUPRC Board Chairman

Nigeria is in a relatively strong position to navigate...