Yearly Archives: 2021

Climate Change

African presidents, global leaders support climate change adaptation action for continent

In what looks like a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only 5% to global emissions, more than 30...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2021

Water & Sanitation

All options open regarding Nile dam, says Sudan

Sudan’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Yasir Abbas, said the failure of the latest round of talks regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2021

Water & Sanitation

Choices open in tackling Nile dam issue, but cooperation better – Egyptian president

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 that “all choices are open” in dealing with the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2021

Waste Management

Oyo closes dumpsites, bans waste collectors from collecting money from clients

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 prohibited private sector operators (PSP) on waste collection from collecting fees from their clients. Commissioner for...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2021

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA to map out ‘vulnerable communities’ in response to NiMet predictions

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is to map out vulnerable communities in response to the 2021 Seasonal Climate Predictions. Director-General of the agency, rtd....

Michael Simire - April 7, 2021

Renewable Energy

EU vows to attract investment in hydrogen energy

The Council of the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 defined the attraction of international investments in hydrogen energy as a priority. This...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2021

Health