Monthly Archives: May, 2018

Bonn talks: Agriculture emerges key demand for African CSOs

Agriculture is the mainstay of most developing country economies, which are the most vulnerable to climate change impacts through extreme weather events such as...

NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thundery activities on Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the central states of the country on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 with chances...

Cross River loses over 23,000ha of forest yearly

Cross River State, home to the largest remaining rainforests of Nigeria, is fast losing its prized asset. Over a million hectares of pristine forest that had largely remained...

Climate battle will be won or lost in cities – Espinosa

Speaking at this year’s Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation in Bonn, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, warned that the impacts of climate change...

Government bans production, importation of syrups containing codeine

The Federal Government has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup in an apparent move to check...

Tanzania road completes way linking Cairo to Cape Town

Rehema Tukai grew up in Kondoa and works in Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital city. Until now, visiting her family in Kondoa involved a five-hour journey...

Bonn talks: Experts discuss implementation of circular economies

In an effort to step up immediate climate action, experts from around the world are meeting on May 1 and 2, 2018 in Bonn,...

World Asthma Day: Inappropriate drugs usage a major challenge in managing ailment

Inadequate use of medications, inhalers and taking overdose of drugs, are major challenges facing the management of asthma in Nigeria, according to a consultant...

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Association urges dialogue, strategy over charcoal export ban

The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) has called for urgent and coordinated...
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Plateau mine gas tragedy: Govt inaugurates 18-member probe panel

The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level 18-member committee to investigate the Zurak Mines gas poisoning incident in Wase...

NCDC alerts 10 states on flood-linked cholera, disease outbreak risks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted 10 states to a high risk of cholera and...

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Association urges dialogue, strategy over charcoal export ban

The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and...

Plateau mine gas tragedy: Govt inaugurates 18-member probe panel

The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level 18-member committee...