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City-level action clamoured to address climate change

Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimuna Sharif, has stressed the importance of city-level action to address climate change. She made...

Nasarawa varsity commences training of students on Environmental Impact Assessment

Nasarawa State University, Keffi says it has embarked on the training of students on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to enable them find lasting solution to...

800 buses to start operations at Ikeja Bus Terminal

The Lagos State Government says it will deploy over 800 buses soon to start operations at the newly inaugurated Ikeja Bus Terminal. Mr Ladi Lawanson,...

LASPARK develops procedures for healthier, more presentable environment

The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) says it has developed new operational procedures for florists and horticulturists operating across the state. General Manager...

UN-Habitat’s headquarter functions remain in Nairobi, says Sharif

Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimuna Moh’d Sharif, in a response to a story by Kenya’s Star newspaper, has allayed the...

Partnership promotes ‘science we need for the cities we want’

In a joint statement, partners working on cities and climate change have laid down the foundations for better-informed city climate action and decision-making, as...

I’ll strengthen UN-Habitat, says new director

Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimunah Mohd Sharif, has pledged to strengthen the agency to make it more responsive...

Japan grants UN-Habitat $10m to rebuild Marawi

The Government of Japan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have exchanged notes  to signify their partnership on a post-conflict shelter rehabilitation...

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Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...
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When mining kills women: A year after Bilalikoto mine collapse

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) commemorated Silent 15 of Bilalikoto – Year One, honouring the over 48...

Protecting species in a changing landscape: New study maps key threats in Northern San José

The greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the Northern Sub-catchments of San José, Costa Rica, lies in...

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Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed...

When mining kills women: A year after Bilalikoto mine collapse

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