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Journalists partner UN on effective human rights advocacy in Nigeria

The Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN) in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) on Monday, December 11, 2023, held a daylong...

Youth activists demand system change at COP28

In a momentous event held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, Young Climate Ambassadors announced their groundbreaking initiative, "Plant for Peace." The project, unveiled at COP28...

Groups convene at COP28 to demand release of Vietnam’s climate defenders

Following last week’s release of Vietnam’s Resource Mobilisation Plan – an implementation plan detailing how the country intends to operationalise its energy transition package...

COP28: No transition is just without the people in exploited communities, says Olujimi of Warri

The Olujimi of Warri, Chief Mrs. Ebiyemi Omatseye, has questioned moves for Nigeria’s energy transition void of community involvement. “We in the oil-producing area of...

COP28: IsDB to assist Nigeria improve humanitarian intervention, reduce poverty index

Buoyed by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which seeks to reduce humanitarian crises and alleviate poverty in Nigeria, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)...

Awoye community fisherfolks lament loss of livelihood as Ororo fire rages

Fisherfolks in Awoye, Ondo State, have lamented the continuous burning of Ororo Well for over three years without attention from the government, which has...

AICA ready to change narratives on Indigenous people, conservation

The Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA) says it is ready to influence the course of conservation of...

Aduna Capital launches $20m fund to boost Africa’s technology start-ups

A venture capital fund, Aduna Capital, has announced a $20 million investment fund to support Africa, particularly in the northern region of Nigeria, where...

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Professionals tasked to be dedicated, innovative on preserving forests, addressing climate change

Director-General, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Prof. Zachariah Yaduma, has said enormous challenges facing the world in preserving forests...
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Failure of REA boss to appear before Reps described as ‘disrespectful’

The House of Representatives committee on Renewable Energy has mandated the Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, to...

CSOs demand reform of Cross River forestry laws to curb deforestation, empower communities

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Cross River State have declared as obsolete the state’s forestry laws, citing this as reason...

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Professionals tasked to be dedicated, innovative on preserving forests, addressing climate change

Director-General, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Prof. Zachariah Yaduma,...

Failure of REA boss to appear before Reps described as ‘disrespectful’

The House of Representatives committee on Renewable Energy has...
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