Monthly Archives: August, 2016

Succour for drillers as Africa Groundwater Atlas emerges

Drilling for water is a fraught business in Africa – like being a pirate without a treasure map. In many areas, the rock is...

How Ethiopian farmers harvest data to boost farming

What’s the weather doing? It is a question that obsesses many. But, for many Ethiopians, it is a question that makes the difference between...

Group flays Nigeria-Russia nuclear agreement

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has criticised the Nigerian government’s agreement with Russia’s ROSATOM to build four nuclear power plants...

Scientists find planet similar, close to Earth

In an article published by Nature World News on Wednesday, researchers announced the discovery of a new “Earth-like” planet orbiting a star not far...

Images: Devastating quake rattles central Italy

The Italian Civil Protection agency has described Wednesday’s devastating earthquake that hit near Perrugia as a “severe” seismic event. At least 120 people were killed after...

Black Wednesday as quakes hit Italy, Myanmar

At least 120 people were killed after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy in the middle of the night on Wednesday near the town of...

Climate change impacting water security, says World Bank

A new World Bank reports finds that water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could hinder economic growth, spur migration, and spark conflict. The report adds...

Paris climate agreement may become law this year, Bahamas ratifies pact

Fifty-seven countries accounting for 59.88% of global emissions have now indicated they will sign agreement before end of 2016 The Paris climate agreement will become...

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Mozambique struggles to turn vast gas wealth into sustainable development

Mozambique stands at a critical crossroads as it attempts to reconcile its status as a burgeoning global energy player...
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NEMA, stakeholders review 2025 disasters, boost preparedness in Kaduna

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, convened disaster management stakeholders in Kaduna to review...

Seven arraigned in Ikeja court for allegedly assaulting LAWMA operatives

Seven persons have been arraigned before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in Ikeja Magisterial District for allegedly assaulting...

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Mozambique struggles to turn vast gas wealth into sustainable development

Mozambique stands at a critical crossroads as it attempts...

NEMA, stakeholders review 2025 disasters, boost preparedness in Kaduna

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday, March...