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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Lagos unveils ‘Library on the Lagoon’ to promote blue economy

The Lagos State Government has strengthened its environmental sustainability drive with the introduction of the "Library on the Lagoon",...
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Abia, Imo battling to rescue communities from devastating gullies

The Abia and Imo State Governments have expressed concern over the devastating human and environmental impacts of gully erosions...

Africa’s critical minerals: Mwenda calls for bold shift from extraction to regional industrialisation

As Africa prepares for the 12th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD‑12) holding from April...

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Lagos unveils ‘Library on the Lagoon’ to promote blue economy

The Lagos State Government has strengthened its environmental sustainability...

Abia, Imo battling to rescue communities from devastating gullies

The Abia and Imo State Governments have expressed concern...