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Ban Ki-moon hails US, China’s resolve to endorse Paris Agreement

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has commended Thursday’s Joint Presidential Statement on climate change by the leaders of the People’s Republic of China...

Fatma Samoura takes up position as new UN boss in Nigeria

Newly appointed Resident Representative for UNDP in Nigeria (who will also serve as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator) has taken up her position in Abuja. Before coming to Nigeria, Ms....

Japan kills 300 whales in defiance of UN verdict

More than 300 whales including 200 pregnant females have been slaughtered in Japan's latest whaling mission in the Southern Ocean. Japan confirmed the kill as...

UN climate campaign to make Angry Birds happy

The United Nations encourages young people to take action on climate change and make the Angry Birds happy on the International Day of Happiness The United...

Ban Ki-moon formally invites world leaders to sign Paris Agreement

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has officially invited all world leaders to a signing ceremony on 22 April for the historic climate agreement that...

AR5 Synthesis Report now available in six languages

The Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and...

UN to decorate Wapichan community for defending land, forests

The Wapichan people in Guyana, South America, have received the prestigious Equator Prize from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in recognition of their prolonged efforts...

146 nations submit climate action plans to UN

A total of 146 countries, representing almost 87 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, have submitted their intended national climate action plans to the...

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Dangote raises petrol price to N1,175 per litre in third weekly hike

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre. This...
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Biosafety agency, Open varsity collaborate to ensure confidence in technology

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have entered into a partnership to...

PAVE enlightens communities on sustainable waste management to curb methane emissions

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) hosted a project workshop focused on...

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Dangote raises petrol price to N1,175 per litre in third weekly hike

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry...

Biosafety agency, Open varsity collaborate to ensure confidence in technology

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National...
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