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Monthly Archives: February, 2020

NABDA to produce indigenous microorganisms for making yogurt, yeast

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it is working on producing indigenous microorganisms that will be used to take care of local needs...

Senate proposes stiffer sanctions for gas flaring from 2021

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, February 27, 2020 considered a bill which proposes stiffer sanctions for any person or corporate entity involved in gas...

EU mobilises €10m more in response to East Africa desert locust outbreak

The European Commission on Thursday, February 27, 2020 announced €10 million more for response to what is beleived to be one of the worst...

Relief as suspected coronavirus case in Lagos tests negative

A suspected case of coronavirus being examined in Lagos has turned out to be negative, sparking relief across the state. There have been heighted fears...

Delegates record positive progress at Rome biodiversity negotiations

Participants appeared to make a headway on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Rome as negotiations on the zero draft of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework (GBF)...

African mayors unite to accelerate action on sanitation by 2030

Mayors from across Africa on Monday, February 24, 2020 reaffirmed their commitment to create and improve inclusive sanitation policies across African cities, at the 20th AfWA International Congress...

NCF creates awareness on birds conservation, environmental education

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for education on the functions of natural environment and how humans can manage their behaviours and the...

COVID-19: Lagos investigates suspected case, isolates patient

The Lagos State Ministry of Health says it is currently investigating a suspected case of COVID-19, and the affected has been isolated at the...

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Ghana’s biosafety authority: Granting GMO import permits to be based on regulations, international best practices

Clearly, it will not be out of place to declare April 2024 as “the month of Genetic Engineering GE)”...
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Stakeholders advocate increased budget to fight impacts of climate change

Stakeholders in the environment sector have called for increased budget allocation to fight the impacts of climate change in...

Domestic ivory markets must not be reopened – EPI Foundation

The EPI Foundation, the secretariat to the 24 African member states of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI), has expressed...

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