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FAO raises alarm over rising hunger in Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has raised alarm over rising cases of hunger in Africa. Abebe Hailer-Gabriel, the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative...

120 volunteers mobilised for Lagos tree planting campaign

To halt the peculiar climate conditions in the country through tree planting, two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have mobilised 120 volunteers to achieve a goal to plant...

Germany confirms 13th coronavirus case

The wife of a man infected with the coronavirus in Germany has also become sick, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the country to 13,...

Reactions trail New York City’s intent to ban new fossil fuel projects

New Yorkers are celebrating what looks like a groundbreaking win in the fight for climate justice as Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday, February 6, 2020...

Five countries to present Voluntary National SDG Reviews in 2021

Five countries are planning to present voluntary reviews of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation at the national level during the 2021 session of the UN High-level...

AGRA is not the face of agriculture – Nnimmo Bassey

The announcement of the nomination of Agnes Kalibata as the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to the 2021 UN Food Summit is very troubling. It...

AfDB approves close to $35m to Liberia for renewable energy

The African Development Fund (AfdB) has approved a $34.74 million grant and loan to boost renewable energy access and promote an attractive investment climate in Liberia. At a signing...

COP26: Japan urged to increase national climate targets

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) under the Climate Action Network (CAN) in Japan have called on the Japanese government to substantially increase its national climate targets in line...

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Falcon Corporation secures ‘A’ Long-Term and ‘A1’ Short-Term Credit Ratings from Agusto & Co.

Falcon Corporation Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous gas companies, has received an “A” long-term and “A1” short-term corporate...
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UNEP Annual Report: Global cooperation delivered environmental gains in 2025

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Annual Report on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, highlighting progress made last year on...

Nigeria to strengthen meteorology for sustainable national development

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it will advance meteorology to enhance sustainable development across the country. Meteorology is the...

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Falcon Corporation secures ‘A’ Long-Term and ‘A1’ Short-Term Credit Ratings from Agusto & Co.

Falcon Corporation Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous gas...

UNEP Annual Report: Global cooperation delivered environmental gains in 2025

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Annual Report on...
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