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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International Day of Forests: NCF seeks urgent protection of Nigeria’s diminishing forests

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has decried the continued depletion of Nigeria's forests as the world commemorates the International...
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Dangote Refinery: How Nigeria’s petrol prices remain among world’s lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices globally despite recent increases driven by geopolitical tensions in the...

Govt working to improve security in all parts of Nigeria – Information minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain calm as the Federal...

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International Day of Forests: NCF seeks urgent protection of Nigeria’s diminishing forests

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has decried the continued...

Dangote Refinery: How Nigeria’s petrol prices remain among world’s lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices...