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Yearly Archives: 2018

N1b budgeted annually for water, sanitation needs of IDPs

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says the Federal Government has been budgeting N1 billion annually for the provision of water and...

Climate risks increase as cities become more concentrated – World Bank

Over 50% of the world population lives in cities. By 2045, the world's urban population will increase by 1.5 times to six billion. City...

In 25-year plan, UK prioritises climate change, wildlife crime, plastic waste

The United Kingdom has released an ambitious 25-year environment plan that will, according to Prime Minister Theresa May, ensure that the present generation leaves...

China sets forestry development goals for 2050

China's forestry authority has made a plan to boost the domestic forestry industry and increase its forest resources to the world's average by 2050. The...

Damage from natural disasters almost doubled in 2017 compared to 2016

According to German reinsurer Munich RE, natural disasters caused more damage in 2017 than in any the previous five years, with much of the damage...

Why dreadful viral diseases are now upon us

Beautiful, patterned white lines and detailed symbols traced the walls of the room. Inside there, in Gbolaka-Ta village, young Liberian girl Hawa Singbeh almost...

Countries give voice to indigenous peoples through new platform

During the UN climate negotiations in Bonn last November (COP23), country representatives worked in close collaboration with indigenous peoples to turn the Local Communities...

Nigeria, UNESCO to hold Lake Chad conference in February

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources says it will host a global forum on sustainable solutions to save the drought-ravaged Lake Chad between Feb....

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Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N970 per litre

The Dangote Refinery on Sunday, November 24, 2024, announced reductions in the price of petrol. The petrol, which was sold...
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Oil industry leaders converge on Yenagoa for 13th Practical Nigerian Content Conference

A long list of oil industry leaders, ministers of the federal republic, national assembly members, as well as oil...

COP29 deal: New finance goal an insurance policy for humanity – Simon Stiell

In his remarks at the Closing Plenary of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, by 03.45am approx local time on Sunday,...

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Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N970 per litre

The Dangote Refinery on Sunday, November 24, 2024, announced...

Oil industry leaders converge on Yenagoa for 13th Practical Nigerian Content Conference

A long list of oil industry leaders, ministers of...
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