Monthly Archives: February, 2021

Group to establish 1,700 environmental clubs in schools

The Clean-up Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), on Monday, February 8, 2021 says it will establish about 1,700 environmental clubs at various schools in...

Applications open for 10th anniversary edition of Global Climate Action Awards

Starting Monday, February 8, 2021, organisations, businesses, universities, governments and others taking bold leadership on climate change can nominate their work for a special...

How COVID-19 pandemic accelerates end of fossil power generation

COVID-19 has not only caused a temporary drop in global CO2 emissions, it has also reduced the share of power generated by burning coal...

UK COVID variant now rapidly spreading in US, says study

A faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom is rapidly proliferating in the United States, according to research published on...

South-South states evolve lofty plans for waste disposal, management – Survey

Some states in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria have evolved lofty measures to ensure proper waste management and environmental sanitation despite challenges. However, lack...

Ilorin varsity researchers develop new maize breed

Researchers in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin in Kwara State, have developed a new breed of maize, named ILOMAZ-1. Prof. Gbolagade Adesiji, a...

DR Congo announces fresh case of Ebola

The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Sunday, February 7, 2021 that a new case of...

Tshisekedi assumes AU chair, vows to address impact of COVID-19 pandemic

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) takes over the chair of the African Union (AU), there is an emphasis on resolving the devastating...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...
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NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...

In Oyo, battle for forests shifts from reserves to classrooms, communities

No doubt, climate change is intensifying; urban expansion is steadily consuming green spaces while insecurity is creeping further into...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint...