Monthly Archives: April, 2022

Nigeria, UN, others commit to fight against illegal wildlife, forest trade

The Federal Government of Nigeria, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and other relevant stakeholders have collaborated to create effective awareness in...

Vandalism at Agip’s gas line cuts gas export by 5 MMSCM/d – Eni

Eni, the Italian parent company to Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), says the breach of its 24-inch gas line at Okaka in Yenagoa, Bayesla...

Govt reaffirms commitment to clean energy

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, reaffirmed its commitment to developing clean energy in the power sector. The Minister of Power,...

Cross River targets 900,000 children for polio vaccination

No fewer than 900,000 children between the ages of 0-59 months in Cross River have been targeted for vaccination against poliomyelitis Type 2. Dr Janet...

Group seeks collaboration among African countries to achieve sustainable development

A United Kingdom-based organisation, the Africa Economic Summit Group, has called for more collaboration among African countries in order to foster development and achieve...

CSR-in-Action, Ford Foundation highlight plight of extractive community women in new documentary

The themes of social justice and gender inclusion dominated discussions at the premiere of "Earth Women", a poignant documentary that explores the plight of...

UNDP grants $2.2m to local innovators to accelerate climate action across 19 countries

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) announced on Monday, April 11, 2022, $2.2 million in climate action...

Air pollution responsible for 180,000 excess deaths in tropical cities – Study

A study published on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Science Advances, has revealed rapid degradation in air quality and increases in urban exposure to air...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...

Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

An electrical engineer, Mr. Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including...

Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says...