Yearly Archives: 2021

Bauchi spends N150m on construction of waste dump sites, others

The Bauchi State Government says it has spent about N150 million on construction of additional waste collection sites in the state. Alhaji Hamisu Shira, Commissioner...

Ondo lifts ban on forestry activities

Ondo State Government has announced the lifting of the ban hitherto placed on activities in its forest reserves. A statement issued by Commissioner of Information...

Over 12m Nigerians to face hunger – FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations says over 12 million Nigerians are faced with hunger due to insecurity and the...

Nigeria says it will keep its climate change commitments

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will keep its climate change commitments and also focus on doing it in a way that...

Bayelsa tasks youths on war against oil theft, illegal refining

The Bayelsa State Government has called on youths to support the fight against oil bunkering, illegal refining and other unwholesome activities that impact negatively...

Ijaw Diaspora Council urges govt, UN to end Nembe oil well leakage

The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) on Friday, November 12, 2021, appealed to the Federal Government and the international community to help halt ongoing oil...

COP26: UN chief urges govts to show more commitment to climate actions

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged governments to show necessary ambition on mitigation, adaptation and finance in a balanced way, cautioning against settling for...

COP26: Ministers close to striking deal that will undermine ambition, Indigenous Peoples rights

In negotiations under Article 6, which deals with the rules on carbon markets under the Paris Agreement, an increasing number of countries in Glasgow...

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A third of animal habitats could experience multiple extreme events by 2085 – Study

By 2085, 36 percent of species’ current habitats on land could be exposed to multiple types of climate-driven extreme...
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Leaders call for Africa-led solutions following landmark court ruling on climate obligations

African leaders, policymakers, legal experts, scientists and practitioners have called for African-led solutions to climate change, as its impacts...

Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 countries – Report 

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises on Friday, April 24, revealed that two-thirds of all people facing high...

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A third of animal habitats could experience multiple extreme events by 2085 – Study

By 2085, 36 percent of species’ current habitats on...

Leaders call for Africa-led solutions following landmark court ruling on climate obligations

African leaders, policymakers, legal experts, scientists and practitioners have...