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Monthly Archives: October, 2020

Study reveals mining in the Amazon threatens 20% of indigenous lands

A new report reveals that mining operations in the Amazon basin now cover more than 20% of Indigenous lands, threatening hundreds of Indigenous communities...

ERA leadership crisis worsens as Nnimmo Bassey is removed as board member

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) says it has removed environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, as Trustee and Chairman of its Board. At...

Habitat Day: How govts can provide housing for all – Centre

To achieve the housing for all dream and catalyse a better urban future for it citizens, African governments have been called upon to put...

Earthplus collaborates with Dutch Foreign Affairs Ministry to host virtual Environment Dialogue

As part of its environmental advocacy mandate, Earthplus is collaborating with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to host Nigeria’s largest virtual environment dialogue....

Nigeria moves to develop long-term low emissions plan to curb climate change

Nigeria has commenced moves to develop long-term low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions policy in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. An inception...

Scientists must communicate in clear terms – Ishiyaku

Executive Director, Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Mohammad Ishiyaku, has called on scientists to aim for clarity when they...

Govt to support Cross River in environmental restoration, says Minister

The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed its readiness to support the Cross River State Government in environmental restoration with a view to protect...

Alleged environmental degradation: ECOWAS court fixes Oct. 27 for $37bn damages suit

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has fixed Oct. 27, 2020 to hear a $37 billion suit in damages filed by 11 persons representing the...

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Nigeria’s energy crisis: Shedding light on corruption, obstacles, reforms for Energy Transition

In the sweltering heat of Nigeria, where temperatures soar above 36 degrees Celsius, the oppressive reality of epileptic power...
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African non-state actors decry ‘unjust’ location of Santiago Network on Loss and Damage in Geneva

The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), its allies and partners, representing the active agency of Non-State Actors from...

EAIF commits additional $30m to support urea plant expansion in Nigeria

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, has committed a $30 million senior...

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Nigeria’s energy crisis: Shedding light on corruption, obstacles, reforms for Energy Transition

In the sweltering heat of Nigeria, where temperatures soar...

African non-state actors decry ‘unjust’ location of Santiago Network on Loss and Damage in Geneva

The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), its allies...
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