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Monthly Archives: April, 2018

World Bank sets new environmental, social criteria for investments

The World Bank has introduced a fresh set of criteria for environmental and social framework for project execution in Nigeria. At a workshop held on...

UN-Habitat’s headquarter functions remain in Nairobi, says Sharif

Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimuna Moh’d Sharif, in a response to a story by Kenya’s Star newspaper, has allayed the...

Government, stakeholders urged to address unregulated growth of urban areas, waste

An ecologist, Mr Abdullahi Aremu, has urged government and other stakeholders in the environment sector to tackle unregulated growth of urban areas and indiscriminate...

Biotechnology can overhaul agriculture for the better – Professor Isu

Professor of Microbiology, Rosemary Isu, has asserted that biotechnology has the capacity to transform the agricultural sector and contribute to national growth. The science enthusiast,...

Tesco Malaysia launches scheme to pay shoppers to cut plastic waste

British supermarket group Tesco has launched a scheme in Malaysia based on bags with barcodes, giving customers discounts on their shopping every time they...

EU plants 4.5m trees in Katsina

About 4.54 million trees have been planted and maintained in Katsina State under the Improved Fuel Wood Balance project supported by the European Union (EU). The...

American, Chinese scientists identify how enzyme works to fight HIV, cancer

American and Chinese scientists have identified how a multi-functional enzyme works to fight diseases including HIV infection and autoimmune disorders. The study, published in the...

Sustainability, key to Fadama Project implementation, says coordinator

National Coordinator, Fadama III Additional Financing Project, Mr Tayo Adewumi, says sustainability is paramount in the implementation of the project to ensure that the...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of Chad's...
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Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic shift - one that will shape livelihoods and growth for...

NLNG cuts Nigeria’s gas flaring to below 12%, eyes further expansion

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reduced Nigeria’s gas flaring from about 62 per cent to less than 12 per...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated...

Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic...
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