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Yearly Archives: 2023

World Okapi Day: A hidden, endangered gem of the African wilderness

Have you ever wondered if an animal could be so interesting that it seems like it is from a storybook? Imagine this: deep inside...

AECF launches programme to empower women in agriculture sector in Kano

The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) on Monday, October 16, 2023, launched the Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria), a CAN $15.7 million initiative...

NATO 2% spending goal could divert $2.6tr from climate finance by 2028 – Report

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) goal of 2% spending of GDP on the military will accelerate climate breakdown by diverting millions of dollars...

21 US animals, plants officially extinct, say wildlife officials

Twenty-one species found across 16 states and in the U.S. territory of Guam are officially extinct, federal wildlife officials declared on Monday, Oct. 16,...

World Food Day: FAO wants govts to prioritise water in policy, planning

Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Dr. Qu Dongyu, says governments need to prioritise water in policy and planning, across...

Wildlife trafficking: Nigeria destroys seized wildlife pangolin scales, skins, others

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), on Monday, October 16, 2023, destroyed substantial quantity of seized wildlife products, including pangolin scales,...

Stakeholders at maiden forum explore avenues to adapt climate change effects on agriculture

Government representatives, policymakers, civil society organisations and other partners from Africa convened in Abuja on Monday, October 16, 2023, for the First Conference on...

MDBs deliver record $60bn climate finance for low and middle-income economies in 2022

Climate finance by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) for low-income and middle-income economies reached a new record of $60.7 billion in 2022, up 46 percent...

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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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