Monthly Archives: August, 2020

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Nigeria, ECOWAS host regional biodiversity consultation

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS-CEDEAO) will host the first ECOWAS Regional Convention on Biological Diversity...

Michael Simire - August 9, 2020

Health

World Bank approves $114.28m for Nigeria to battle COVID-19

The World Bank has approved $114.28 million financing to help Nigeria prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 with specific focus...

Michael Simire - August 7, 2020

Disaster Risk Management

Flood destroys 110 houses in Zamfara

The flood disaster that occurred in Zamfara State on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 destroyed 110 houses in Zurmi Local Government Area, an official said...

Michael Simire - August 7, 2020

Pollution

Mauritius facing environmental crisis after oil spill

Authorities in Mauritius, on Friday, August 7, 2020 said they were battling with a huge oil spill from a Japanese vessel, off the coast of...

Michael Simire - August 7, 2020

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA warns of likely flooding in 28 states, 102 local governments

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted that 28 states and 102 local governments may be at risk of flooding due to impending...

Michael Simire - August 7, 2020

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We’re working with stakeholders to implement UNEP report on Ogoniland – Shell

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says it is working with relevant stakeholders to implement the 2011 United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on Ogoniland in Nigeria. The...

Michael Simire - August 6, 2020

Gender