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Monthly Archives: November, 2019

3,000 communities certified open defecation free in Katsina

About 3,000 communities in Katsina State have been certified Open Defecation Free (ODF) by UNICEF, following success recorded by the Sanitation, Hygiene and Water in Nigeria...

Five states in Nigeria get red alert on flooding

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has advised five states to be on red alert against flooding. Mr Clement Onyeaso, the Director General of NIHSA, gave the...

India restricts cars on Delhi roads to curb pollution

The Indian capital on Monday, November 4, 2019 launched a two-week scheme to ration cars on the roads as part of efforts to control severe levels...

South African, Essop, appointed new head of CAN

The Board of the Climate Action Network International (CAN) has appointed Ms. Tasneem Essop as the organisation’s new Executive Director, effective from December 1, 2019. This, says...

ICEED introduces post-graduate studentship programme in energy, climate change

The Abuja-based International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED) has commenced a post-graduate studentship programme leading to the award of MSc Degree in...

Waste management: Lagos to close Olusosun, Solus landfill sites

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has said that plans have been concluded to decommission its Olusosun and Solous landfill sites. Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin,...

Nigerians tasked on environmental sanitation to prevent diseases outbreak

An epidemiologist with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Mr Biodun Ogunniyi, has called on Nigerians to ensure proper environmental sanitation in their surroundings to...

Pathways to urban sustainability in Nigeria

It is estimated that by 2020 half of Nigerians shall live in urban centres. Nigeria has scores of such centres, with many showing the tendency of...

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Govt will deploy drones to maximise agricultural output – Kyari

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, said the Federal Government would...
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Katsina earmarks N50b for water projects

The Katsina State Government says it has earmarked about N50 billion to execute various water related projects across the...

Osinbajo advocates climate positive growth in Africa

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has advocated climate positive growth for job and wealth creation...

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Govt will deploy drones to maximise agricultural output – Kyari

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari,...

Katsina earmarks N50b for water projects

The Katsina State Government says it has earmarked about...
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