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COP29: Unplanned urban development poses threats to biodiversity – UN official

The Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, has warned that rapid and unplanned urban development pose threats to biodiversity, the environment, and food...

UN chief urges world leaders to cut emissions, prevent climate chaos

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged world leaders to take immediate steps to cut emissions, safeguard people from climate chaos, and “tear down the...

COP29: UN chief urges action on loss and damage funding

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, urged nations to increase contributions to a fund supporting developing countries impacted by climate change. Guterres...

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...

UN in Nigeria: Charting a path towards a brighter future

The indescribable destruction caused by the first and second world wars led many to desire an international organisation dedicated to maintaining world peace. The...

UN pledges to support Nigeria achieve SDGs

The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, has restated the body’s commitment to support the country in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fall gave...

World Migratory Bird Day: Declining insect population threatens migratory birds – UN Report

On the second annual commemoration of World Migratory Bird Day 2024 on Saturday, October 12, the international campaign, organised by a network of global...

UN pledges continued support for environmental projects in Nigeria

The United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF-SGP) has assured Nigeria of continued support for environmental sustainability projects to...

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Govt moves against indiscriminate disposal of battery waste

The Federal Government is taking steps to stop indiscriminate disposal of battery waste, spurring the enforcement of  the Extended...
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COP29: Unplanned urban development poses threats to biodiversity – UN official

The Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, has warned that rapid and unplanned urban development pose threats to...

Why we’re campaigning for total ban on GMOs in Nigeria – Stakeholders

A team of Nigerian food systems stakeholders comprising scientists, farmers and civil society operatives has taken up a campaign...

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Govt moves against indiscriminate disposal of battery waste

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COP29: Unplanned urban development poses threats to biodiversity – UN official

The Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, has...
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