Monthly Archives: August, 2021

‘Naija Climate Now’ to develop tech-driven solutions towards climate change adaptation

The German Government, through the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos, has joined Creative Youth Community Development Initiative (CYCDI) -...

Netherlands Embassy provides solar energy mini-grid to Bayelsa community

The Netherlands Embassy in Nigeria has provided solar min-grid for an uninterrupted power supply to Kalaba Community in Bayelsa State. In a press release issued...

Focus on delivery of proper clean-up, ERA charges HYPREP

Environmental advocacy group, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), has frowned at the response by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) to...

Tambuwal inaugurates 2m tree plantation in Sokoto

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 inaugurated a tree plantation of two million seedlings for 2021 to improve the...

Delta assembly summons firm over oil spill, dumping of toxic wastes

The Delta State House Committee on Environment has given the management of Sterling Oil and Energy Company Ltd. (SOEPCO) an eight-day ultimatum to defend...

NiMet, Earth Networks of U.S. partner on advancing weather observation

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 signed a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Earth Networks, U.S. to advance weather...

US EPA bans pesticide that puts children’s health at risk

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that it will ban a pesticide widely used since 1965 on fruits and vegetables from use...

UN announces delay of biodiversity summit

Following the first draft of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), officials announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2021 new dates for the Conference of the...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S....
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Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, has urged Nigerians to ensure regular water intake to keep...

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human...

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,...