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Monthly Archives: August, 2018

Commercialisation of GM cotton is a breach of law, says activist

The Coordinator, Food Sovereignty Programme for Friends of the Earth Africa, Mariann Bassey-Orovwuje, has said that the commercialisation of Bt Cotton in the country...

How water can solve Nigeria’s indoor air pollution

As the government works on continuing abandoned water projects, another reason to complete them in the fastest possible time has come to the attention of...

Global heat wave: Meteorologist calls for changes in agricultural practices

The Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS) has advocated for changes in the nation’s agricultural practices due to the heat wave currently ravaging most parts of...

Nigerian activist, Lawal, among world’s top 100 in digital government

The Chief Executive of Connected Development (CODE), Mr Hamzat Lawal, has been named amongst the 100 World's Most Influential People in Digital Government in...

NESREA pledges to check environmental terrorism in northeast

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says it will enforce laws to check “environmental terrorism’’ in the northeast zone. Its new Director, Mr...

Buildings, land in custody of government – LASPPPA

The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) on Thursday, August 9, 2018 said all landed property and housing developments within the jurisdiction of...

22 dead, thousands evacuated in India’s rain-hit Kerala

Incessant rains in the Southern Indian State of Kerala have left 22 people dead and thousands marooned, officials said on Thursday, August 9, 2018. “At least...

DRC begins vaccination against latest Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has started vaccination against the latest Ebola outbreak in the northeaster North Kivu province, the World Health...

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COREN seeks FCT, states’ collaboration in curbing engineering failures

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has sought the collaboration of states and the Federal Capital...
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West African activists push for climate justice

Environmental justice advocates have called on leaders across West Africa to unite against environmental degradation and resist the commodification...

UN Climate Change launches new report on advancing a ‘Just Transition’ in climate policy

As the world accelerates action to address climate change, the question is no longer whether to pursue a just...

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COREN seeks FCT, states’ collaboration in curbing engineering failures

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)...

West African activists push for climate justice

Environmental justice advocates have called on leaders across West...
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