Science & Tech

Incorporating sound chemicals management in MDGs, Vision 20/2020 dreams

Experts have underlined the need for a well-coordinated mechanism that would ensure the eventual incorporation of sound chemicals management priorities and recommended activities in the Vision... 

• Monsoon in West Africa
• Ozone layer: Nigeria to complete HCFCs’ phase-out
• Chemicals management policy underway

Agric & Biotech

Standing against GMOs

Nature has the right responses to changing climate and holds the ace to the survival of species on the planet. Humans simply have to be humble enough to accept that we do not understand everything... 

• Controversy trails fortified cassava project
• Govt begins re-greening of Abuja
• Activists list blemishes of Biosafety Bill

Health

Banning smoking in public in Lagos

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State last week signed a bill banning smoking in public places in the state into law. By implication, nobody can smoke in public places anymore as offenders... 

• Measles vaccine stock-out: Nigeria faces risk of under-five deaths
• Dangers of Lead in paints
• Healthcare waste management policy formulated

Human Settlement

Ministers to define Africa Urban Agenda

Following the recent launch of the Nigeria Mortgage Refinancing Company (NMRC), Ministers for Land and Urban Development in Africa will address the issue of housing finance on the continent as... 

• Hello Lagos, Big Brother is watching
• Giving Ife varsity a face-lift
• UN prepares Structure Plans for nine Osun cities

Real Estate

Mixed reactions greet Lagos Eko Atlantic City project

An impression of Eko Atlantic City According to Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, the Eko Atlantic City is an adaptation measure that would enable the Lagos coastline to regain what... 

• First occupant moves into ‘Grenadines Mansion’ in Propertymart’s Arepo Citiview Estate
• Bridging the Lagos megacity

Sustainable Devpt

Govt seeks UNIDO’s support on green industries

Mallam Nigeria has called on the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to support her bid to create green industries that would in turn produce jobs for the teeming population. Receiving... 

• Task before Mallam, new Environment Minister
• Women’s rights and Liberia’s landmark land law reform

Water & Sanitation

Report: Nigeria not getting enough water, sanitation aid

Just $1.26 has been received in water and sanitation aid for each person in Nigeria on average for the years 2010-2012, according to a startling new report titled: “Bridging the Divide” released... 

• Fulfill water, sanitation commitments, report urges Nigerian govt
• Stockholm forum explores ways to build water partnerships

Climate Change

Building a climate-proof Lagos

Governments at all levels have been asked to henceforth reframe climate change issues and seek new kinds of solutions to help affected communities and people deal with negative effects of global... 

• IPCC’s AR5: Another cause for stepping up climate actions
• CCNN: World leaders must respond to IPCC’s harrowing portrait