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Monthly Archives: July, 2018

World Hepatitis Day: Urgent increase in hepatitis testing, treatment needed – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners have called on countries to urgently increase hepatitis testing and treatment services in order to eliminate viral...

Nigerian farmers to access GM cotton as government endorses two varieties

Cotton farmers in Nigeria may have been given a lifeline following the official registration of two Bt Cotton varieties known as MRC 7377 BG...

Edo moves to curb destruction of forest reserves

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has constituted a taskforce to halt the destruction of forest reserves in the state. Obaseki announced in...

Tunisia to use drones for data collection in agricultural sector

Tunisia and the African Development Bank (AFDB) have signed an agreement for the launch of a pilot project to use drones for data collection to...

Cape Verde water scheme saves communities, transforms livelihoods of women

A water irrigation and supply system funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has transformed the lives of rural farming communities in Cape Verde’s...

Why African nations don’t jointly address environmental issues, by experts

Despite environmental issues being transboundary in nature, countries in Africa appear not to be working together as one to address inherent challenges. This turned out...

Study exposes illicit presence, sale of GM food in India

A study by the India, New Delhi-based research and advocacy body, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), has exposed what looks like a large-scale...

Majekodunmi, Omaghomi, others seek end to mangrove destruction

Desmond Majekodunmi, renowned environmentalist and founder Lufasi Nature Park; David Omaghomi, executive director of Eco-Restoration Foundation; and others have called on government and other...

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2026: Minister commits to repositioning steel sector

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to unlocking the vast potentials of Nigeria’s steel resources for inclusive and...
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Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the...

Nigeria’s oil, gas sector shows recovery in 2025, faces crucial test in 2026 – Iledare

An energy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, says Nigeria’s oil and gas sector recorded a measurable rebound in 2025, driven...

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2026: Minister commits to repositioning steel sector

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to unlocking...

Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge...
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