Monthly Archives: September, 2018

Minister seeks time from court to account for spending on water

The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has told the Federal High Court in Lagos to “grant the Ministry more time within which to compile and...

Scientists seek wholesome approach in addressing zoonotic diseases

Eleven different African institutions have come together through a consortium to build capacities of indigenous scientists who are researching on common diseases, especially those...

Argentina gets $600m satellite to boost agriculture sector

Argentina on Friday, September 21, 2018 launched a new microwave imaging satellite to monitor natural disasters and soil moisture, in a long-term bid to...

Group to mark third anniversary of SDGs with Abuja roadshow

The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network will host a roadshow in Abuja on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 to mark the third anniversary of the United...

World waste could grow 70% as cities boom, warns World Bank

Global waste could grow by 70 per cent by 2050 as urbanisation and populations rise, said the World Bank. South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are...

World Rivers Day: Promoting stewardship, encouraging river conservation

The World Rivers Day promotes stewardship, increases awareness and encourages river conservation across the globe, according to its promoters. Millions of people around the world...

COP24 must ensure justice to vulnerable people, activists demand

As the UN-mandated discussions on loss and damage were concluded on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Bonn, experts are weighing in on the outcome...

Barcelona Resilience Week to incite action in urban sturdiness

Building on the success of previous editions of Barcelona Resilience Week (2015 and 2016) that fostered dialogue between technical and political representatives, the 2018...

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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global oil prices linked to the ongoing Gulf conflict, with analysts...
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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more...

NCF seeks partnership with students to advance environmental conservation

The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerian students to partner with...

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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global...

Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in...