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New Zealand, Australian PMs discuss trade, climate change, COVID-19

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting on Monday, May 31,...

Council pledges effective implementation of plant variety protection law

The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) on Monday, May 31, 2021 expressed commitment towards effective implementation of the Plant Variety Protection (PVP) law. Director-General of...

1.2m non-smokers die from exposure to tobacco smoke yearly – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, says no fewer than 1.2 million people die annually due to exposure...

GMO foods may cause toxic effects, says physician

Lead Physician, Trauma Centre, Gwagwalada, Dr Femi Onasanya, has said that the results of most studies with Genetically Modified (GMO) foods indicate that they may...

UN chief calls for global partnership to end COVID-19, climate change

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for a global partnership to end COVID-19 pandemic and address climate change, so as to achieve the Sustainable...

NDC: Nigeria updates emission inventory from three to 11 gases

Nigeria has updated its emission inventory from three gases to now cover 11. The nation’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) covered emissions for Carbon dioxide...

Lagos horticulturists to plant 5m trees within three years

The Association of Landscape Horticulturists in Lagos has said that it will plant no fewer that five million trees in the state within the...

Nigerians urged to change attitude toward waste disposal

The Association of Waste Managers in Delta State has called on the public to have attitudinal change toward disposing their waste for cleaner environment and...

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Study finds rising climate awareness, but women’s voices still sidelined

Malawian communities are increasingly aware of climate change and their rights in the face of its impacts, but women...
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FCTA ratifies N7.3bn waste collection, management contracts

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N7.3 billion contracts for the provision of waste collection and management...

Dangote targets steel, power, ports in new industrial push

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand into steel production, electricity generation and port development...

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Study finds rising climate awareness, but women’s voices still sidelined

Malawian communities are increasingly aware of climate change and...

FCTA ratifies N7.3bn waste collection, management contracts

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N7.3...
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