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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNEP’s United for Efficiency have partnered with the Federal Government to launch the implementation of the project titled Abating Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Obsolete RAC Equipment In Ghana and Nigeria* (AGORA) to boost the refrigerator and air conditioner (AC) market in Nigeria. According to a report on the…
25 Nov
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Monday in Abuja reaffirmed its commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mr Mzwandile Thwala, UNEP Project Manager stated this at an inception workshop for the project, “Abating Greenhouse Gas Emission from Obsolete Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Equipment”. “UNEP will accelerate the adoption of…
1 Nov
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said without drastic efforts to reduce all Greenhouse Gas emissions, the human impact of climate change will become far worse in decades to come. To mitigate and reverse the ugly trend, the global body urged stakeholders and negotiators in the climate sector to increase the implementation of concrete…
7 Oct
With increasing global temperature, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition have canvassed adoption of sustainable cooling solutions.
16 Sep
African environment ministers have called for the establishment of a legally binding protocol on drought management under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
7 Sep
As the world marked the 5th anniversary of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, stakeholders have called for investment in clean air solutions to air pollution. READ ALSO:Stakeholders seek special welfare programmes for senior citizens The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said, in a statement on Saturday, that more…
31 May
Key stakeholders in Ogoni have appealed to the Federal Government to construct gas turbines to generate power for Ogoni, seeking a reliable and sustainable solution to their long-standing electricity woes.
13 May
With unprecedented urban growth in the face of increasing poverty and social inequality, the Executive Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has endorsed a draft work programme, the foundation’s budget for 2025, and the strategic plan of the agency.
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Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for "many weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury in Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace, with manager Mikel Arteta describing his loss as a "huge" blow. The England winger went down midway through the first half at Selhurst Park on Saturday and had to be replaced by Leandro Trossard. "It…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has flagged off free bus rides to enable non-indigenes to travel home to celebrate Christmas and New Year in various parts of the country. According to him, the 710 travellers’ free rides will cushion the economic hardships caused by the federal government's recent removal of the fuel subsidy. Zulum,…
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The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has saved 3,500 lives from different emergencies as of Dec. 23, 2024, while eight others lost their lives. The acting Director-General (D-G) of the department, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, disclosed this at the 2024 end-of-year media briefing in Abuja on Monday. Mohammed said that the people…
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The Plateau State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Gabriel Dewan, has called on the state government to provide adequate funding for the state’s fire service. The house made the call after a motion of notice by Mr Abel Nimchak (APC, Langtang North North) during plenary on Monday in Jos. Nimchak said that…
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The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, has ordered watertight security across the state throughout the Yuletide period and beyond. He stated this today Monday, while briefing members of the Command Management Team as well as Tactical Commanders at the Command Headquarters, Lokoja. Kogi police command spokesperson SP William Ovye…
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Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu has assumed office as the 9th substantive Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC). Ribadu, while speaking in Abuja on Monday at the event organised by the management and staff of the commission, promised to revisit the laws of the commission for better service delivery. The Executive Secretary added that he…
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The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has threatened to shut down medical services in the nation's capital if their six-month unpaid salaries are not settled. Consequently, the doctors issued a 14-day ultimatum to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet their demands. The President, Dr George Ebong, who issued the…
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Heads of security agencies in Imo State have solicited the continued support of stakeholders to achieve hitch-free yuletide celebrations in the state. The security chiefs who made the call during a Joint Show of Force Security exercise in Owerri, on Monday, assured Imo citizens of their safety and protection during the yuletide celebrations. They disclosed…
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The Anambra government has said that the Oba community in Idemili Local Government Area does not have a traditional ruler at the moment. Mr. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, said this at a news conference in Awka on Monday. The people of Oba had allegedly conducted an election for a…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday, signed into into law a sum of ₦684 billion 2025 Appropriation Bill. The ceremony took place at the Executive Chamber, Governor's office, Agodi Ibadan, and was witnessed by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; many lawmakers, and other top government functionaries. Makinde while…