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Monthly Archives: July, 2016

Ogun to establish zoological, botanical garden

The Ogun State Ministry of Forestry in collaboration with Tai Solarin University of Education has concluded plans to establish a zoological and botanical garden...

GMOs in Nigeria: The silent part

“GMOs, finally approved to be grown in Nigeria,” a not so surprising news after all. The country has in recent times been trotting in...

Street trading in Lagos: Pros and cons

Since the ban on street trading in Lagos by executive fiat of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Amobode, which took effect from July 1, 2016,...

Lagos moves to meet 2020 10-million-tree target

Within the next four years, the Lagos State Government will plant some four million trees to add to the six million already planted in...

Land, biosafety laws may be repealed under proposed agenda

The Land Use Act of 1978 and the relatively young National Biosafety Management Act of 2015 may end up being repealed if recommendations put...

New report highlights climate risks in the UK

Climate change is happening now. Globally, 14 of the 15 hottest years on record have occurred since 2,000. The impacts of climate change are already...

Tobacco advisory committee emerges amid resolve to enforce law

The Federal Government will adopt all legal and administrative measures to ensure effective implementation of the National Tobacco Control Act, the Minister of Health,...

How urbanisation drives deforestation, by study

Cities' sustainability efforts may be undermined by urban destruction of forested carbon sinks. Worldwatch Institute's “Can a City Be Sustainable?” examines the core principles of...

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UN Climate Change launches new report on advancing a ‘Just Transition’ in climate policy

As the world accelerates action to address climate change, the question is no longer whether to pursue a just...
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Agency launches comprehensive flood control operation in Asaba

The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has launched a comprehensive flood control operation in Asaba, the state...

GIZ unveils hi-tech device for waste disposal

German Development Agency (GIZ) has unveiled a transformative high-tech device to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of waste sorting...

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UN Climate Change launches new report on advancing a ‘Just Transition’ in climate policy

As the world accelerates action to address climate change,...

Agency launches comprehensive flood control operation in Asaba

The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has...
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