Yearly Archives: 2020

Dry Season: FCTA bans indiscriminate bush burning

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 banned indiscriminate bush burning in rural communities and within the Federal Capital Territory...

Worry as Trump seeks to amend National Environmental Policy Act

Plans by the President Donald Trump administration to change how the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is implemented has been raising dust in the US, where...

Coronavirus: WaterAid urges sustained handwashing practice

Following confirmation of the second case of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Nigeria, WaterAid is re-echoing the importance of frequent handwashing with soap to prevent the spread of this...

Forum raises alarm on effects of corruption on children, youths

In December 2019, 12-year-old Blessing Ejindu of Battle Axe Academy and young anti-corruption champion expressed the effects of corruption on youths in her poem titled “Say...

Developing a new global biodiversity framework

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Strategic Plan 2011-2020, which lays out the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, is rapidly approaching its 2020 expiration date. In view...

Govt reaffirms commitment to ensuring sustainable devpt in Lake Chad Basin region

The Federal Government on Monday, March 9, 2020 reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring rehabilitation and sustainable development in the Lake Chad Basin region. Minister of Foreign Affairs,...

Caribbean nations chart path towards ecosystems restoration

Representatives from 12 Caribbean countries are gathered from March 9 to 13 in Castries, Saint Lucia for a workshop to discuss ecosystem restoration targets and their implementation. The countries are...

EU unveils green Africa policy

The European Commission on Monday, March 9, 2020 proposed a closer partnership with Africa to fight climate change and create jobs, but aid groups warned any...

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Minister urges NUPENG’s new president to sustain gains

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Muhammed Dangyadi, has urged new NUPENG president, Salimon Akanni Oladiti, to sustain...
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Countries urge Santa Marta Conference to recognise need for new legal instrument on fair fossil fuel phase out

A three-day Senior Officials and Ministerial meeting of the highest ambition coalition pushing for an equitable global fossil fuel...

Lagos unveils ‘Library on the Lagoon’ to promote blue economy

The Lagos State Government has strengthened its environmental sustainability drive with the introduction of the "Library on the Lagoon",...

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Minister urges NUPENG’s new president to sustain gains

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Muhammed Dangyadi,...