Mrs Stella Ekeh, Technical Trainer, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), has identified stigmatisation, discrimination and lack of awareness as factors contributing to the high burden of Tuberculosis in Anambra. Ekeh made the ascertion at the ongoing media engagement…
Eid-il-Fitr: Dispose of Your Waste Properly, LAWMA Urges Residents
As Lagosians prepare to celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr festival, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has appealed to residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal, reiterating its commitment to ensuring a clean and healthy environment during and after the festive season. The…
Tuberculosis: Anambra ranks highest in childhood cases in Nigeria
By Fabian Ekeruche Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, says that the state ranks highest in childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria. Chukwulobelu made the disclosure at the ongoing stakeholders engagement organised by…
UN Climate Change Website Now Available in Chinese
Press Release: UN Climate Change Website Now Available in Chinese
Environment: Second United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held 5-9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya
The Assembly is being hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) The Second United Nations Habitat Assembly (UNHA2) is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 5 to 9…
Gastech 2023 to focus on the energy industry’s transformation to meet net zero
The annual Gastech 2023 conference will take place at Singapore EXPO from the 5-8 September 2023. Gastech 2023, the 51st year of the landmark conference and exhibition, will bring together over 600+ speakers, including 300+ Energy Ministers, CEOs, policy makers,…
Environment: Africa pushes for access to clean cooking
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) recently announced a partnership that promotes investments in clean cooking companies and programmes Africa is mobilizing capital to boost access to clean cooking with series of new deals…
LWC REPAIRS DAMAGED PIPES AT OGUDU UNDERBRIDGE, RESTORES WATER SUPPLY
Following the interruption of Water supply in some parts of Lagos State on Wednesday 12th April, 2023, as a result of damaged 1200mm water pipes at Ogudu underbridge by an articulated vehicle, Lagos Water Corporation has announced repair of the…
Plastic Recycling: LAWMA Visits Facility
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA), and the state’s Ministry of the Environment, have paid a field visit to Polysmart, a wholly indigenous multimillion dollar plastic recycling facility, located in Aiyetoro, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to explore areas of partnership, towards solving…
Climate: Africa Knowledge Exchange Shares Perspectives on Protecting Forests, Fostering Climate Resilience and Empowering Communities
The occasion brought together over 200 participants from CIF recipient countries, contributing states, the private sector, civil society, local community groups, and the Fund’s international partners In March 2023, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, and…