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Monthly Archives: September, 2018

30,000 tonnes of microplastics enter environment yearly – Study

The Fraunhofer Society, a German research organisation, says some 330,000 tonnes of microplastics are entering the environment each year. According to a study released on Tuesday,...

Government, UNDP collaborate to mainstream SDGs in states, councils

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) says it is partnering with the United Nations Development...

UN calls for better use of water-energy nexus for Africa’s development

The UN on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 called for better utilisation of Africa’s water-energy nexus to harness the continent’s resources towards sustainable development. The UN...

Zambia dismisses reports of Ebola outbreak in capital

Health authorities in Zambia on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 dismissed reports that the country has recorded its first Ebola case. Reports in some local media...

How Nigeria can breakthrough in fight against tuberculosis – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that although Nigeria made considerable progress in the fight to end tuberculosis (TB), there are however some...

Sustainable living: How to design a self-sufficient home

With concern about climate change on the rise, many citizens are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and have a more positive impact on the...

Progress urged as climate talks to prepare Paris Agreement implementation open

Against the backdrop of severe and record heatwaves, bushfires, droughts and floods across the world, governments are convening a supplementary meeting in Bangkok, Thailand...

EU releases €138m in humanitarian, devt funding for Lake Chad region

The European Union on Monday, September 3, 2018 announced new funding of €138 million funding for humanitarian assistance and development in Lake Chad Region. According to a...

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Informal lead, gold mining contributing to widespread poisoning in Nigeria – Study

Artisanal lead mining in Nigeria is responsible for airborne lead exposures that are 10 times the U.S. Permissible Exposure...
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ACReSAL’s week-long Lagos retreat to review project implementation progress

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project is currently hosting a high-level retreat to review project implementation progress,...

Govt commences power distribution companies’ overhaul with two underperforming DisCos

The Federal Government has begun moves to initiate sweeping reforms aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector, starting with...

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Informal lead, gold mining contributing to widespread poisoning in Nigeria – Study

Artisanal lead mining in Nigeria is responsible for airborne...

ACReSAL’s week-long Lagos retreat to review project implementation progress

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project is...
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