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Yearly Archives: 2017

Evacuations in California as wildfires flare out of control

A wildfire driven by California’s dry, seasonal Santa Ana winds rapidly expanded to more than 12,500 hectares overnight outside Los Angeles, forcing widening evacuations...

Firewood exploitation threatens survival of forests, says Cross River official

Chairman, Cross River Forestry Commission, Mr Bette Obi, says uncontrolled tree felling for fuelwood by people is increasingly threatening the survival of forests across...

Monkey pox: Infected youth corp member confined to Benue hospital

A National Youth Service Corp member in Benue State (name withheld ) suspected to be infected with monkey pox have been confined at Benue...

Vultures get royal ambassador for conservation

The plight of vultures in Nigeria has been that of orphans who are often neglected by the society to fend for themselves in an...

EU commits €30m to counter wildlife trafficking in Africa, Indian Ocean

As part of a €30 million intervention, the European Union on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 signed a €17.2 million agreement with three United Nations...

UN identifies antimicrobial resistance from pollution as biggest emerging health threats

Growing antimicrobial resistance linked to discharge of drugs and particular chemicals into the environment is one of the most worrying health threats today, according...

Egypt to host Osinbajo, others at Africa 2017 Forum

President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi will be hosting six African heads of state at the Africa 2017 Forum that takes place this week in...

Women groups task UNEA-3 on safeguards for environmental defenders

Coalition of women organisations attending the ongoing 3rd United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-3) on Tuesday, November 5, 2017 urged the global assembly to prioritise the...

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No disparity between NNPC’s, NUPRC’s crude oil production figures – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has said that its crude oil production figures tallied with that...
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Ibadan varsity fells 100 trees in campus park for new Senate Building

The University of Ibadan's Heritage Park and Gardens, a symbol of the institution's rich history and legacy, has been...

NCQG of COP29: A mirage of hope for Africa’s climate finance

What is the NCQG? The NCQG unveiled at COP29, promises to raise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support developing...

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No disparity between NNPC’s, NUPRC’s crude oil production figures – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has...

Ibadan varsity fells 100 trees in campus park for new Senate Building

The University of Ibadan's Heritage Park and Gardens, a...
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