Monthly Archives: August, 2021

Water & Sanitation

Two Stockholm Water Prize laureates receive awards

Two Stockholm Water Prize laureates were presented with their awards during a royal ceremony on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The 2020 laureate, Dr John Cherry, for...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

Conservation

Park Service determined to protect Nigeria’s ecological system – Goni

The National Park Service (NPS) says it is working with other security agencies and local vigilante groups to ensure that the plants and animals...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

Health

Concern over alleged violation of ban on smoking in Big Brother Naija Season 6

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have urged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

Agric & Biotech

AFF, NGARA push to strengthen forest governance

The African Forest Forum (AFF) in collaboration with the Network for Gums and Rasins in Africa (NGARA) is organising a regional/national workshop and webinar on...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

Conservation

Illegal pangolin trade: What’s right, what’s missing and what’s next?

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has, in recent years, become more visible in the course of environmental protection through its demeanor against trans-boundary wildlife...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

Climate Change

Youth Day: Stakeholders explore just transition for green jobs amid climate challenges

The Intergenerational Equity and Innovation (Youth) thematic group of the Nigeria Civil Society Framework on Paris Agreement and the SGDs (NCSFPAS) anchored by Connected...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

Pollution