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Freetown joins 120 cities in calling for a Fossil Fuel Treaty

Freetown on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, became the second African capital to back the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, joining cities on every...

Tinubu on mission to transform Abuja satellite towns to cities – Wike

President Bola Tinubu is on a mission to transform satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to cities, says FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Nyesom...

2bn urban residents will be exposed to 0.5ºC rise by 2040 – UN

The UN has said that more than two billion people currently living in cities could be exposed to an additional temperature increase of at...

GEF approves over $700m to support Great Green Wall, cities, climate resilience

The Global Environment Facility’s governing body has approved more than $700 million for nature protection and renewal projects, including support for the Great Green...

Planners urge govt to boost cities’ economy through industrialisation

Chairman, Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Mr Omotayo Awomosu, has urged governments at all levels to boost the economy...

Africa Climate Summit: City leaders call for action, investment on climate and green jobs

Mayors and governors of 12 African cities and metropolitan areas on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, recommitted to advancing transformative climate action while calling upon national...

New guide helps cities curb light pollution impacts on wildlife

A new online guide was on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, launched to help cities around the world reduce the impacts of light pollution on...

Five cities recognised for public health achievements

During the inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, five global cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable...

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Govt moves to alleviate Lagos Island flooding

The Lagos State Government has set up an ad-hoc pumping station at Adeniji Adele underbridge to alleviate flooding in...
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Eko, Carter bridges: We’re not responsible for poor state – Dredgers

The Dredgers Association of Nigeria (DAN) says its members are not responsible for the poor state of Eko and...

World Health Day: Biodiversity crucial for a healthy planet – Schomaker

Ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths is crucial for human well-being and prosperous societies. The morbidity and loss of...

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Govt moves to alleviate Lagos Island flooding

The Lagos State Government has set up an ad-hoc...

Eko, Carter bridges: We’re not responsible for poor state – Dredgers

The Dredgers Association of Nigeria (DAN) says its members...