Yearly Archives: 2020

Govt asked to investigate ‘suspiciously different’ Lagos explosion

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has asked the Federal Government to carry out forensic investigation of the immediate and remote cause  of...

TAAT’s pathway to scale up brings hope to maize farmers in Kenya

Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most important staple crops in Africa on which an estimated 300 million people depend. However, several challenges...

African nations adopt measures to slow down COVID-19

Several African nations on Monday, March 16, 2020 implemented drastic measures in the hope of slowing down the spread of the coronavirus, while case...

EU set to impose 30-day entry restrictions to counter coronavirus

The EU could impose a 30-day entry restriction on all non-essential travel into the bloc in the coming days, European Commission President Ursula von...

Coronavirus: Finland declares emergency, Egypt to suspend flights

Finland on Monday, March 16, 2020 declared a state of emergency to combat the coronavirus pandemic, including closing schools and banning visits to nursing...

WHO advises countries to test all suspected COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised all countries to test every suspected COVID-19 case, saying it is the most effective way to prevent...

Environment ministry urged to support stabilisation of Lake Chad

The Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission, Amb. Mamman Nuhu, has urged the Federal Ministry of Environment in Nigeria to support the implementation...

Ikeazor urges increased govt actions to curb Niger Delta air pollution

State governments in the Niger Delta have been asked to increase efforts to curb poverty and address inherent environmental challenges. Speaking against the backdrop of...

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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,...