Monthly Archives: October, 2018

Building resilient African economies requires institutional reforms, says UNECA

Institutional reform is a key intervention towards ensuring the resilience of African economies and the livelihoods of communities, says the African Climate Policy Centre...

AfDB, partners convene to tackle armyworm in East Africa

The Africa Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), is convening a high-level partnership meeting to develop an action plan...

Geoethics as solution to Abuja tremor, other hazards

On October 18, 2018, Nigeria and the world shall join the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG), to celebrate the International Geoethics Day. The...

Urgenda defeats Dutch State in climate case appeal

Three and a half year after the historic Urgenda-verdict by the The Hague district court, the Dutch judiciary, again, ruled in favour of Urgenda....

Biotechnology can help address global warming, says researcher

As the world grapples with how best to address climate change impacts including global warming, some scientists are of the view that the tools...

Scientists edit mice gene before birth to prevent congenital diseases

American Scientists have for the first time performed prenatal gene editing to prevent a deadly metabolic disorder in lab animals, offering the potential to...

Water expert says dehydration causes memory loss

The Chief Medical Director, Living Standard Hospital, Benin City in Edo State, Jide Owolana, said on Tusday, October 9, 2018 that dehydration of the...

World Food Day: FAO wants value addition to Nigeria’s agric produce

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called on the Federal Government to ensure value addition to Nigeria’s agricultural produce to achieve zero...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...