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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Economist says reliable power supply key to Nigeria, India $1bn steel deal

An economic expert, Dr Emmanuel Eche, says implementing Nigeria’s deal with Indian company, Rashmi Metaliks Group, to develop its...
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UAE exit from OPEC signals need to reassess Nigeria’s oil strategy – Expert

An energy expert, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, says the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the OPEC signals the need...

Countries reach consensus on new strategy to scale adaptation action for most vulnerable

Countries and partners have reached consensus on a new programming strategy for the Global Environment Facility’s Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate...

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Economist says reliable power supply key to Nigeria, India $1bn steel deal

An economic expert, Dr Emmanuel Eche, says implementing Nigeria’s...

UAE exit from OPEC signals need to reassess Nigeria’s oil strategy – Expert

An energy expert, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, says the United...