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Monthly Archives: October, 2021

World Habitat Day: Govt reiterates commitment towards carbon neutral cities

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment toward carbon neutral cities and towns critical for climate resilience in the country. Minister of Works and Housing,...

WHO calls for ambitious climate targets to avoid ‘health catastrophe’

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has made a strong call for ambitious new...

Govt describes green economy as vast area for job creation

The Federal Government says there are vast opportunities for job creation in the green economy. Minister for Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, said this...

Shell working to make Nigeria a gas hub in energy transition quest, says official

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says it had begun working to transform Nigeria into a gas hub, within the Gulf of...

Groups march on Lagos ministry, demand end to water privatisation

Civil society and labour activists on the platform of the Our Water Our Right movement have called on the Lagos State Government to reject...

Put human rights at centre of environmental policy, CSOs tell world leaders

Over 150 civil society organisations (CSOs) and academics have signed open letter calling on world leaders to integrate human rights into global and national...

COP26: Least developed countries’ ministers set out priorities

Ministers from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on Monday, October 11, 2021 convened for the LDC Group on Climate Change High-Level Ministerial Meeting to...

CBD COP15: UN urged to strengthen freshwater biodiversity protections

International Rivers on Monday, October 11, 2021 released a letter signed by more than 570 experts, scientists, engineers, researchers, and practitioners from 97 countries urging...

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Labour, CSOs march on Lagos Assembly over sacked water corporation staff

In fulfilment of their promise to press home their demand for the reinstatement of the over 400 staff of...
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Kaduna identifies 708 illegal structures erected in flood-prone areas

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) said it has identified 708 illegal structures erected in flood-prone areas of...

Assessing Africa’s collaborative efforts towards tackling climate change

Experts have observed that Africa is the most vulnerable continent to climate change impacts under all climate scenarios above...

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Labour, CSOs march on Lagos Assembly over sacked water corporation staff

In fulfilment of their promise to press home their...

Kaduna identifies 708 illegal structures erected in flood-prone areas

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) said it...
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