Category: Animals
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UN Wildlife Treaty Highlights Community-Led Conservation
New reports have been released by the United Nations’ wildlife treaty body, emphasizing the importance of community-led conservation in protecting biodiversity. Greater sustainability and effectiveness in conservation efforts have been observed when local communities are involved. Traditional knowledge and deep connections to natural resources are contributed by Indigenous peoples and local communities. Through their involvement,…
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Perpetual Conflict in DRC Undermines African Sovereignty
Impact of DRC conflict on African unity Exploitation of DRC’s natural resources Call for African leadership in resolving DRC crisis The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has resulted in over six million deaths over several decades, serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing African sovereignty and unity. Despite…
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NCF Seeks Grants for Climate Action and Wildlife Protection
Nigerian Conservation Foundation’s funding appeal Climate change initiatives and wildlife conservation in Nigeria Challenges of loans versus grants for environmental projects The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is actively seeking grants to bolster climate change initiatives, combat illegal wildlife trafficking, and enhance conservation efforts across Nigeria. Dr. Joseph Onoja, NCF’s Director-General, emphasized the critical importance of…
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Polar Power Completes Microgrid Installation for UNHCR Nigeria
UNHCR Nigeria Benefits from Polar Power’s Microgrid Solution Polar Power Installs Sustainable Energy Solution for UNHCR in Nigeria Polar Power Delivers 70% Fuel Savings with New Microgrid in Nigeria BY SHEKWOPEYELO Polar Power, Inc. (NASDAQ: POLA), a leading provider of solar hybrid power and microgrid solutions, announced the completion of a microgrid installation at a…
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NDLEA Bolsters Anti-Drug War with Marine Operations
BY SHEKWOPEYELO The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has strengthened its efforts to tackle drug trafficking in Nigeria’s maritime space. Buba Marwa, the agency’s chairman and chief executive, confirmed this enhancement during the commissioning of the NDLEA Marine Command headquarters in Lagos. Constructed with support from the British government, this facility will bolster the…
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Oyetola Calls for Marine Sector Investment
BY SHEKWOPEYELO The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on private sector stakeholders to invest in Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. He emphasized the numerous government initiatives that promote business in this sector. Oyetola highlighted the sector’s potential to contribute significantly to the country’s GDP. Additionally, he noted that it could…
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X3M Ideas Named African Agency of the Year Again
X3M Ideas Wins African Agency of the Year Again X3M Ideas Triumphs at African Cristal Awards 2024 X3M Ideas Secures Second African Agency of the Year Title BY SHEKWOPEYELO X3M Ideas has, once again, secured the title of ‘African Agency of the Year’ at the 9th African Cristal Awards held in Casablanca, Morocco. This win,…
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Africa Climate Change GDP Loss: Simon Stiell Warns of 5% Reduction
Africa’s GDP Impact from Climate Change Economic Toll of Climate Crisis on Africa Stiell Highlights Climate Change Costs for Africa BY SHEKWOPEYELO Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, has highlighted that Africa is experiencing a 5% GDP loss due to climate change. In his statement on September 5, 2024, Stiell emphasized that addressing the…
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Africa Urban Forum 2024: Addressing Urbanization Challenges and Sustainable Solutions
SEO Riders: BY SHEKWOPEYELO The Africa Urban Forum 2024 kicks off from September 4 to 6 in Addis Ababa, focusing on critical issues related to urban growth and sustainability. Hosted under the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the forum will convene stakeholders to strategize on overcoming urbanization challenges, including infrastructure deficits, housing shortages, and climate resilience.…