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Businesses urge govts to ramp up phase-out of fossil fuels

Ahead of COP28, over 125 businesses from across industries and regions have called on national governments to address the primary cause of climate change:...

Land degrading faster than can be restored, warns UN data

Land degradation is advancing at an astonishing rate across all regions, reveals the newly launched UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Data Dashboard that...

National Assembly urged to review IOC divestment process

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has urged the National Assembly to organise a public hearing to address the environmental and...

Africa joins day of action for renewable energy in ‘Power Up’ campaign

As the climate crisis wreaks havoc across the continent and beyond, fossil fuel companies are set to announce their quarterly billion-dollar profits, made at...

Water: Group constructs 21 boreholes in five states

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Grassroots Aid Initiative (TGAI), says it has constructed 21 boreholes in five states in the country. The founder of the...

Asian and Pacific countries agree on measures to shape energy transition, address climate crisis

Asian and Pacific countries have agreed on measures to shape the future of energy use and generation, and to address climate change in a...

Harm reduction should guide regulations in public healthcare – Experts

Stakeholders in the health sector have been challenged to consider harm reduction as a key guide in driving public health strategies in Africa. Harm reduction...

Toxic mercury cosmetics still marketed as ‘solution’ to dark skin – Report

Despite being banned by a global treaty, mercury-added skin lightening products (SLPs) are still sold by some of the world’s biggest online retailers to...

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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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