Monthly Archives: January, 2017

What would it be like to live without beans?

Dr. Robin Buruchara, Director of the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA), imagine what a world without beans would be like. PABRA, a network of researchers from...

I thrive on building consensus, says AU Chairperson candidate, Mohamed

In a recent interview, Ambassador Dr Amina Mohamed sets out her case in her candidacy for the position of African Union Chairperson that will be decided...

EIB steps up climate leadership with $100bn investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has said that it will stick to its target of investing around $100 billion in climate action over the next five years,...

New York Pension Fund shifts to low carbon

In the latest demonstration of institutional asset owners' commitment to climate action, New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF), the third largest public pension...

Legislators seek urgent completion of Benue cancer screening centre

The Benue State Government has been asked to expedite action on completing the Cancer Screening Centre under construction at the Pauline Makka Women Centre,...

France issues $7.5bn in green bonds

France has issued its first "green bonds" with a record seven billion euro ($7.5 billion) sale, paving the way for the establishment of a...

Car makers accelerate hydrogen technology

Thirteen global car and energy companies have teamed up to promote hydrogen as a clean fuel, which can power the world toward its goal...

Oil spill disrupts fishing, farming in Bayelsa community

A massive oil spill arising from two (underwater and surface) crude oil leakages from pipelines along the Nembe South, Nembe Local Government Council Area...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...

Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

An electrical engineer, Mr. Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including...

Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says...