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Monthly Archives: November, 2017

Paris Agreement: Shell vows to halve carbon footprint by 2050

Energy company Royal Dutch Shell on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 announced its intention to halve its carbon footprint by 2050 and to increase its...

Experts see dawn of environmental sustainability in technology-driven ‘Age of Optimisation’

The world is entering "a technology-driven Age of Optimisation" bringing about more sustainable production, consumption and work in many manifestations and at every scale. That's...

One in 10 drugs sold in developing countries fake or substandard – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says one in 10 drugs sold in developing countries is fake or substandard, leading to tens of thousands of...

Environment minister makes case for `Made in Nigeria’ clean cookstoves

The Minister of State for Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, has called for the collaboration between government and private sector to develop domestic market for...

NESREA solicits support for cleaner, healthier environment

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has urged the public to support its efforts at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment. The...

Government’ll take advantage of emerging technology to strengthen economy, says Minister

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, says the ministry will step up efforts to ensure that Nigeria takes advantage of emerging...

Misuse of antibiotics in livestock, poultry causes resistance in humans

A medical laboratory scientist with the National Veterinary Research Institute, Mr Solomon Chollom, says the misuse of antibiotics in livestock and poultry can also...

Over 3,000 dead or missing in Mediterranean for fourth year

The number of dead or missing migrants in the Mediterranean has risen above the 3,000 for the fourth year in a row, the International...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...
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After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

Coalition commits to advancing climate justice in Nigeria

Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA), a coalition of civil society organisations, community groups, youth movements, researchers, and media actors,...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake,...
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