Yearly Archives: 2020

UNEP calls for better human waste management in Africa

The UN Environment (UNEP) on Thursday, November 19, 2020 called for better human waste management in Africa, saying poor sanitation poses major health, environmental...

Govt seeks collaborative approach to sustainable, resilient urbanisation

The Federal Government has called for a collaborative approach toward acheving a sustainable and resilient urban development in the country. The Minister of Works and...

World Toilet Day: Toilets vital in fight against climate change impact, infectious diseases – WaterAid

Living without a toilet endangers the health and livelihoods of the world’s most vulnerable people – and the risk of living without proper sanitation...

Nigeria to harness cultural heritage in action against climate change – ICOMOS

The National Committee of the International Committee for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS-Nigeria) says it will lead a project to harness cultural heritage to support...

WHO announces end of 11th Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 announced the end of the 11th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the...

Ogoni women, Saro-Wiwa’s legacy and the clean-up process

No fewer than 411,803. A landmass spanning 1,050-square-kilometres. Some, if not most of them, in huts and mud houses for homes, without light and...

Global attention on neglected diseases advocated at African science journalists’ conference

The fourth African Conference of Science Journalists (ACSJ IV) is underway virtually, on the theme: “Bolstering the Role of Science Journalism during a Pandemic...

Green Climate Fund Board approves $1bn for climate action

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has given a major boost to climate finance for developing countries with the approval of over $1 billion...

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Clean air, green spaces make Nordic cities best for eye health

A new global study has identified Reykjavik in Iceland as the best place in the world to live for...
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Four climate ventures to receive $273,000 in follow-on support from BFA Global, FSD Africa

BFA Global and FSD Africa on Thursday, March 26, 2026, announced $273,000 in follow-on funding and venture-building support for...

Africa’s creative heavyweights unite to shape stronger continent’s global story

In line with Agenda 2063, the Opportunity Africa initiative has launched its Creative Council, bringing together Africa’s leading communications,...

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Clean air, green spaces make Nordic cities best for eye health

A new global study has identified Reykjavik in Iceland...