Monthly Archives: February, 2020

Science & Tech

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...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Pollution

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...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Human Welfare

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...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Health

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...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Cover

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)...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Water & Sanitation

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...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Conservation

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...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2020

Health