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UN highligts inequalities causing hunger, urges action for change in food systems

The High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) on Thursday, June...

UN predicts impact on global hunger from dam destruction

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of negative consequences for hunger worldwide following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine. “The massive...

World Environment Day: UN roadmap outlines solutions to cut global plastic pollution

Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, according...

28 CSOs, Cross River community petition govt, UN over illegal logging

Worried over incessant deforestation due to illegal logging activities in Ekuri forest in Cross River State, 28 civil society organisations (CSOs) and members of...

Nigeria needs to speed up efforts to achieve SDGs – UN Coordinator

United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Matthias Schmale, says Nigeria needs to speed up efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Schmale...

SDGs: UN co-ordinator seeks youth inclusion in decision-making

UN Resident and Humanitarian Co-ordinator in Nigeria, Mr Matthias Schmale, has called for effective engagement of youth in policies and programmes to ensure success...

India’s population to surpass China in coming days – UN

UN Population Division has said India is about to surpass China as the world’s most populous nation in the coming days. UN Population Division Director,...

World Ocean Day: Group seeks UN’s help in tackling marine pollution in Nigeria

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Mission for Rescue of Nigeria Socio-cultural Environment (MIRENSEN), has pleaded with the United Nations (UN), governments and public private sector...

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Society advocates mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged relevant authorities to ensure mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining activity...
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NESREA investigates alleged illegal logging in Ekuri community forest

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has launched an investigation into allegations of illegal logging in...

REA, Lotus Bank partner to launch dedicated renewable energy financing facility

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank have reached a strategic milestone in their collaboration to deepen financing...

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Society advocates mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged...

NESREA investigates alleged illegal logging in Ekuri community forest

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...
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