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Yearly Archives: 2023

Foundation advocates concerted efforts in conserving wildlife

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has advocated partnership among critical stakeholders, stepping up level of engagement as  well as environmental education as ways of...

LDC5 concludes, ushers in new era of solidarity for world’s Least Developed Countries

The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Doha, Qatar ended on Thursday, March 9, 2023, with member states committing...

Food security: Bishop Kukah tasks scientists, says Nigerians should freely make GMO choices

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew Kukah, has said that Nigeria requires innovative strategies to nip in the bud the rising circumstances that allowed...

Climate finance: Emulate Nigerian Green Bonds, Buhari tells LDCs

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Least Development Countries (LDCs) to emulate Nigeria’s issuance of two Sovereign Green Bonds. The bonds have raised over N30...

Activist disrupts Total CEO speech at US energy conference, demands end to EACOP

Climate activist Aly Tharp, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, disrupted a plenary session hosted by CEO Patrick Pouyanné of TotalEnergies, a French oil &...

Women’s Day: Recognising women’s multiple burdens, group calls for protection, empowerment

"Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and waste exposure due to social, biological...

Women’s Day: Five reasons why climate action needs women

As the world celebrated the International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, it's important to recognise the vital role that women play in...

EIB launches technical assistance cooperation agreement for Guinea-Bissau Resilient Road Corridor project

At the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Qatar, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) have announced...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...
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International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

Onuigbo hails Tinubu’s reforms, backs Regional Development Commissions as path to national growth

The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sam Ifeanyi...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition...
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