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Creation of protected areas to benefit African countries – UN official

The creation of wildlife protected areas is set to benefit most African countries, a UN official has said. Jaime Cavelier, senior environmental specialist with the...

Biodiversity: Conservationists clamour change of emphasis to water, energy, food

Conservation experts have called on African leaders to change the global emphasis for development agendas to water, energy and food sectors. Frederick Kumah, Africa director,...

Three endangered black Rhinos die at Kenyan National Park

Three endangered black rhinos have died mysteriously this month at Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, a Senior Government Official said on Thursday, November 22,...

Governments asked to institute laws to empower community conservation

Governments have been asked to put laws in place to enable communities’ initiatives take leadership role in conservation efforts. Ken Kinney, Executive Director Ghana Development...

World protected areas increasing, UN says

Around 15 percent of terrestrial and 7 percent of marine areas are now covered by protected areas, a report released by the UN Environment...

Governments set stage to take ambitious actions for nature, people

The 2018 UN Biodiversity Conference opened on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the seaside town of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt with an opening ceremony that...

Chinese Customs arrests 17 suspects for ivory smuggling

China has arrested 17 suspected smugglers and seized 10 pieces of African ivory weighing 323.7 kg in total in a joint operation, Shenzhen Customs...

New IPBES assessment begins

“We all value nature in very different and sometimes conflicting ways. Nature can be seen as a provider of food or water, as a...

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LAWMA commences bulk waste evacuation along Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a large-scale bulk waste evacuation exercise at Alaba Rago along the...
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FCTA, firms sign MoU to transform Jabi Lake to recreational hub

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suburban Broadband Ltd. and Akida...

Akwa Ibom to establish electricity regulatory commission, concession power plant

The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has commenced the process of establishing the State’s Electricity Regulatory Commission as...

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LAWMA commences bulk waste evacuation along Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor

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FCTA, firms sign MoU to transform Jabi Lake to recreational hub

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