190m children at risk from water-related crisis in Africa
190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); related diseases; and climate hazards – according to a new UNICEF analysis.
HEDA demands EFCC investigation into missing ₦500m at NAFDAC
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the missing of...
NCF advocates safe, sustainable water for world migratory bird
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Saturday called for a safe sustainable water for migratory birds to sustain biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystem.
Why Abia plans to domesticate climate change programmes – Official
Mr Phillimon Ogbonna, Abia State Commissioner for Environment and Urban Renewal, says the state will domesticate climate change programmes during its first summit in Umuahia.
EPR will curb tide of plastic pollution in the country
The Association for Environmental impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) has said that the practice of circular economy and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) would curb the tide of plastic pollution in the country.
Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
United Nations says pregnant women, babies and children are faced with extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention.
