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Monthly Archives: October, 2015

AMCOMET moves to include meteorology in AU committee

The African Ministerial Conference on Meteorology (AMCOMET) is participating at the inaugural Conference of the African Union (AU) Specialised Technical Committee (STC) holding in...

Land grab escalates as agricultural resources dwindle

As global agricultural resources shrink or shift, countries are crossing borders to obtain new farmlands Since 2000, more than 36 million hectares – an area about...

Security, public spaces’ maintenance emphasised at World Habitat Day

A call has been made on the need to beef up security and ensure that public spaces are well maintained for the good of...

Korean Hoesung Lee emerges new IPCC chair

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 elected Hoesung Lee of the Republic of Korea as its new Chair. Hoesung...

Anti-corruption agencies retreat to re-strategise, renew commitments

In a renewed effort to tackle corruption head-long in Nigeria, anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria will this week embark on a three-day retreat in Lagos...

Scientists who developed malaria, elephantiasis drugs win Nobel prize for medicine

Three scientists from Japan, China and Ireland whose discoveries led to the development of potent new drugs against parasitic diseases, including malaria and elephantiasis,...

NESREA seals NIGALEX for violating environmental laws

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Monday sealed the Lagos-based Nigerian Aluminium Extrusions Limited (NIGALEX) for violation of environmental laws. The News...

Media and the case for biotechnology development in Nigeria

Public support is crucial if any technology is to be accepted and adopted by those who stand to benefit from it, including modern biotechnology...

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Alex Ngari: Let’s make cities and communities bird-friendly

Every year, the world celebrates World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) to raise awareness about birds and the plight they...
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NNPC, Dangote strengthen strategic partnership, reaffirm commitment to healthy competition

As part of ongoing efforts to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and foster healthy competition, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

World Migratory Bird Day: Creating bird-friendly cities, communities

While human ingenuity has gifted us with the marvels of modern technology – from the swift wings of aeroplanes,...

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Alex Ngari: Let’s make cities and communities bird-friendly

Every year, the world celebrates World Migratory Bird Day...

NNPC, Dangote strengthen strategic partnership, reaffirm commitment to healthy competition

As part of ongoing efforts to promote mutually beneficial...
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