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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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Group empowers Cross River community, women in bee farming, others

Environmental non-government organisation (NGO), DEVCON-PADIC-Afria, has wrapped up a two-year project by empowering women and other community members in...
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African Energy Chamber applauds as Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination

The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication to simplifying policies and facilitating market growth for global oil...

Scavengers: Lagos Assembly wants governor to enforce Environmental Protection Law

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the state’s Environmental...

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Group empowers Cross River community, women in bee farming, others

Environmental non-government organisation (NGO), DEVCON-PADIC-Afria, has wrapped up a...

African Energy Chamber applauds as Nigeria leads Africa as top upstream investment destination

The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication...
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