Yearly Archives: 2020

COP26: Learn from health crisis to prevent climate meltdown, PACJA charges leaders

The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in a reaction to the postponement of the 2020 climate change summit, COP26, due to COVID-19, says it welcomes the...

COVID-19: Govts urged to ensure openness in management of donor funds

Federal and state governments have been asked to ensure transparency in the management of the over N30 billion donated by several groups and institutions towards the...

COP26: Climate action can’t be neglected – LDC Group

“As we focus now to deal with immediate priorities of the coronavirus pandemic, we must not forget about the climate crisis that continues to threaten our...

AfDB approves $1.5m grant to curb locust invasion in nine countries

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank AfDB) on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist nine countries...

Nigeria confirms 23 new coronavirus cases in five states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in five states, increasing he nation's cases to 174. NCDC,...

Stakeholders react as COP26 is postponed until 2021

The UN climate talks due to be held in Glasgow, UK in November 2020 have been postponed as governments around the world struggle to halt the...

Africa COVID-19 death toll hits 196, total cases climb to 5,786

The death toll from COVID-19 pandemic in Africa has reached 196 as confirmed cases surpassed 5,786, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...

COVID-19 cases will soon reach 1m globally – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says confirmed cases of COVID-19 pandemic will soon reach one million globally. The Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed the figures...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based...
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Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025, supporting governments across regions to translate national climate plans into...

Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the...

Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025,...