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Monthly Archives: July, 2018

Government begins construction of dykes to prevent flooding

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of dykes to protect the nation’s river bodies and minimise risks that could arise from flooding. Dr Elijah...

Association allocates N10b facility to cassava farmers in Katsina

The Nigerian Cassava Growers Association (NCGA) has allocated N10 billion lending facility to Cassava Farmers in Katsina State to boost production. State Chairman of the...

Water data by Google partnership for new UNEP site emerge

Vast quantities of raw satellite imagery and data will be distilled into an online platform showing how water ecosystems have changed. It will also depict...

Australia discovers new venomous snake, but it’s threatened

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of a venomous snake in far-north Queensland but fear the reptile may already be in danger of...

123m infants received vaccine in 2017, WHO, UNICEF say

UN agencies said a record-breaking of about 123 million, or nine out of 10, infants, received at least one dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine in 2017 globally. The...

Promoters open entries for 2018 ACCER Awards

Passionate African journalists who are excited about the health of the planet, future generations and the global discourses around low-carbon, climate resilient and green...

NNPC to begin oil palm bio-diesel project in Cross River

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commenced a community integration and stakeholders’ engagement to sensitise people in Cross River State ahead the planned...

Buhari welcomes Netherlands’ support for Lake Chad restoration

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, July 16, 2018 welcomed the interest of the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, to support the restoration of the Lake...

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Groups laud govt on wood export ban, seek transparent enforcement

A coalition of over 300 CSOs under the aegis of the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) and partners...
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Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior ship sailing to Cape Town described as ‘hypocritical’

Greenpeace continues to promote an anti-fossil fuel agenda, while relying on the very fuels they seek to eliminate, according...

HEDA drags Oyo to EFCC over alleged diversion of ₦30bn Ibadan Explosion Intervention Funds

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over...

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Groups laud govt on wood export ban, seek transparent enforcement

A coalition of over 300 CSOs under the aegis...

Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior ship sailing to Cape Town described as ‘hypocritical’

Greenpeace continues to promote an anti-fossil fuel agenda, while...
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