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Monthly Archives: February, 2018

Chinese researchers develop pesticide to reduce contamination in soil

Chinese researchers have developed a new pesticide with nano slow-releasing technology that can increase efficiency and decrease pollution in the soil. A team led by...

Adamawa farmers, herdsmen agree to cease hostilities

Farmers and herdsmen in Adamawa State have agreed to cease hostilities in order to give chance for a Peace and Reconciliation Committee to work...

China completes world’s longest cross-sea bridge

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge, the world's longest manmade sea crossing, in respect of which major construction work came to a close on December 31,...

Indonesia: Indigenous peoples’ rights key to forest preservation

The forests of Papua in Indonesia have been referred to as a last frontier, and those that live in and around them are instrumental in...

FCT communities, FAAN in face-off over access to water

Residents of some communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 protested lack of access to what they say is...

Government enlightens market women on Cleaner Lagos Initiative

The Lagos State Government, under its Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), has called on traders to ensure that markets in the state are cleaner. Commissioner for...

Severe drought hits Southern Africa

Prolonged dry spell experienced across Southern Africa and the invasion of crop-eating worm are said to sharply affect harvests across the region, driving millions...

Centre blames farmers/herders clash on climate change

The Africa Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has attributed the farmers/herdsmen crisis in Nigeria to climate change. Coordinator of AFRICMIL, Mr Chido Onumah,...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) held its Regional Caucus for North Africa...
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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of...

Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...
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