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Monthly Archives: August, 2018

Farmers say cultivation of GM cotton seeds will be optional

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) says the cultivation of biotechnology cotton seeds by farmers in the country will be made optional. President of...

Agency may utilise space technology to promote smart, precision farming

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) says “smart and precision agriculture’’ could be promoted through the application of space technology. Prof. Seidu Mohammed,...

Five German states to reduce private car use, curb air pollution

Five sites in Germany are due to present plans to make public transport more enticing in the bid to reduce private car use and...

Government, Kano sign N12.7b agreement to expand water, sanitation facilities

The Federal Government on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 signed a N12.7 billion agreement with the Kano State Government on the expansion of water and...

Ebola may be spreading undetected in Congo’s conflict zones – WHO

The Ebola virus may be spreading undetected in no-go zones in Congo’s conflicted North Kivu province, World Health Organisation (WHO) chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said...

Governments urged to train youths in waste management

A waste manager, Prof. Dele Osibanjo, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 advised the three tiers of government to be involved in the training of...

Enugu pledges to support sanitation projects

The Enugu State Government has pledged to support and promote the implementation of sanitation projects in the state. Senior Special Adviser to the state governor...

Congo starts using experimental Ebola treatment

The Democratic Republic of Congo has started using the experimental mAb114 Ebola treatment on patients in the east of the country, the health ministry...

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‘Namibia’s resources must secure Namibians first’ – Campaigners react to US’ AU Summit statements

As African leaders convene at the African Union Summit to advance Agenda 2063 and assert the continent’s economic sovereignty,...
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New era of climate action can deliver stability in an unstable world – Stiell

Speaking in Istanbul on Thursday, February 12, 2026, alongside incoming COP31 President Murat Kurum of Türkiye, United Nations Climate...

Renaissance honoured as SAIPEC Pioneer, showcases transformational local content leadership

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited reaffirmed its thought leadership position in the advancement of Africa’s local content as the...

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New era of climate action can deliver stability in an unstable world – Stiell

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