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Health

Lawmakers urged to review tobacco control law to close regulatory gaps

Some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on lawmakers to ensure that the proposed Bills to review the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA), 2015 close...
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Health

Lawmakers should throw a lifeline to Africa’s smokers

While global smoking rates decline, the figures for Africa are some of the highest in the world. Cigarette consumption on the continent rose by 52...
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Climate Change

NATO lawmakers warn on water shortages, climate change risks

Ahead of the G7 meeting hoding May 26 to 27, 2017 in Taormina, Italy, lawmakers from nations in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)...
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Climate Change

How lawmakers can drive carbon emission reduction process

For Nigeria to fulfill its commitment to the reduce carbon emissions by 30%, there are urgent needs for legislations and budgetary planning for infrastructure...
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Why lawmakers are vital to climate diplomacy, by UNDP

If Nigeria is to harness the opportunities that the new global climate regime presents, the legislature must be equipped with the requisite knowledge to...
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Conservation

UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Renewable Energy

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...
Renewable Energy

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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Conservation

UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...
Renewable Energy

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...