The European Commission has proposed sweeping amendments to several environmental laws as part of an effort to lighten the regulatory load on businesses and enhance the EU’s economic competitiveness. Announced on Wednesday, the reforms target six pieces of legislation and could collectively save firms an estimated €1 billion annually. The plans include streamlined environmental impact…
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) on Tuesday called on the Nigerian government to adopt proactive and holistic strategies to prevent recurrences of recent floods in Mokwa, Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood, which followed intense rainfall at about 3:00 am on May 29, displaced more than 3,000 residents,…
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 ensure a healthy environment. Mrs Ibironke Olubamise, National Coordinator, UNDP GEF SGP, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The…
