Monthly Archives: June, 2021

WHO says Africa faces steepest COVID-19 surge yet

Africa is facing a surge in the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr Matshidiso Moeti. Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa,...

Over 8m Lagosians lack access to clean water – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 said that over 8 million people summing up 60 per cent of people living...

Private forestry sector looks forward to the issuance of FLEGT licences in Ghana

Ghana’s private forestry sector has been operating for about 130 years now and is a major revenue generator for the country. But in the...

Lagos working to bridge water supply deficit to residents, says governor

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 said the state government was working assiduously to bridge the huge deficit in...

Access to safe water still a challenge – WaterAid

WaterAid Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 said that access to sustainable and equitable safe drinking water remained a challenge in...

Climate change: AfDB supports African countries

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is supporting African countries to implement their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to promote green growth and energy...

Africa’s energy deficit may thwart attainment of SDG-7 on electricity access, says ECA

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal-7 may elude Africa, due to limited supply and access to electricity, says Ms Vera Songwe, the United Nations...

Stakeholders seek licensing, regulation of borehole drilling

The Federal Government has been urged to regulate and license all borehole drilling companies towards protecting the nation’s groundwater resources. Mr Francis Uzoma, President, Borehole...

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VC, environmentalists raise alarm as world loses 10m hectares of forest annually

Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, raised concerns over accelerating global deforestation,...
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WorldStage forecasts inflation drop to 12.94% amid reforms

WorldStage Nigeria projects inflation will ease to 12.94 per cent, citing ongoing reforms and cautious optimism for economic growth. The media...

Kano reviews 1959 Forestry Law to boost environment protection

Kano State Government is updating and reviewing its forestry law to align with modern standards. Mustapha Mohammad, Permanent Secretary, Ministry...

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VC, environmentalists raise alarm as world loses 10m hectares of forest annually

Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, on...

WorldStage forecasts inflation drop to 12.94% amid reforms

WorldStage Nigeria projects inflation will ease to 12.94 per cent,...