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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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Action to decarbonise high emitting industrial sectors gathers pace

A growing number of global and regional initiatives are driving action to deploy decarbonisation technologies across all high emitting...
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Loss & Damage Fund Board holds historic first meeting, engages World Bank

The Board of the fund for responding to loss and damage wrapped up its historic first meeting in Abu...

WaterAid, PepsiCo provide 10,000-litre solar powered WASH facility to Lagos school

In its drive towards ensuring quality living through provision of access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), WaterAid Nigeria...

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Action to decarbonise high emitting industrial sectors gathers pace

A growing number of global and regional initiatives are...

Loss & Damage Fund Board holds historic first meeting, engages World Bank

The Board of the fund for responding to loss...
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