Yearly Archives: 2020

Enugu declares emergency, inaugurates committee to address WASH challenges

The Enugu State Government has declared a state-of-emergency in its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. While making the declaration on January 23, 2020,...

35 less-privileged parents benefit from ACI, Coca-Cola recycling initiative

The African Clean-Up Initiative (ACI), in collaboration with Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd., has assisted 35 less-privileged parents of Isrina School, Ajegunle, Lagos, in paying fees...

Greta Thunberg protests with Sami youth in Northern Sweden

Teen climate activist, Greta Thunberg, on Friday, February 7, 2020 visited Northern Sweden to campaign for climate action alongside members of the indigenous Sami minority. “Indigenous peoples...

Nigeria has no suspected case of coronavirus – Minister

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria has not recorded any suspected case of coronavirus. Ehanire gave the assurance during a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Friday,...

Coronavirus: U.S. announces $100m aid for China, others

The United States Government on Friday, February 7, 2020 announced its readiness to spend up to $100 million in assistance to China and other countries impacted...

Elephant Protection Initiative lauds fresh moves to manage Iona National Park

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) congratulates the government of Angola and African Parks, a non-profit conservation organisation, on the signing of a management agreement for Iona...

Nigeria set to issue third Green Bond worth N25bn for environmental projects

The Federal Government is set to issue third tranche of Green Bond programme worth N25 billion to fund environmental projects. Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Minister of Environment, stated...

WHO expresses sadness as coronavirus kills Chinese doctor

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection killed a Chinese physician, Dr Li Wenliang, expressing sadness over the doctor’s death. WHO, in...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...
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Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...

Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Nigerian government to ban gas flaring outright, arguing that the oil...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by...

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...