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Yearly Archives: 2018

World Bank sets new environmental, social criteria for investments

The World Bank has introduced a fresh set of criteria for environmental and social framework for project execution in Nigeria. At a workshop held on...

UN-Habitat’s headquarter functions remain in Nairobi, says Sharif

Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimuna Moh’d Sharif, in a response to a story by Kenya’s Star newspaper, has allayed the...

Government, stakeholders urged to address unregulated growth of urban areas, waste

An ecologist, Mr Abdullahi Aremu, has urged government and other stakeholders in the environment sector to tackle unregulated growth of urban areas and indiscriminate...

Biotechnology can overhaul agriculture for the better – Professor Isu

Professor of Microbiology, Rosemary Isu, has asserted that biotechnology has the capacity to transform the agricultural sector and contribute to national growth. The science enthusiast,...

Tesco Malaysia launches scheme to pay shoppers to cut plastic waste

British supermarket group Tesco has launched a scheme in Malaysia based on bags with barcodes, giving customers discounts on their shopping every time they...

EU plants 4.5m trees in Katsina

About 4.54 million trees have been planted and maintained in Katsina State under the Improved Fuel Wood Balance project supported by the European Union (EU). The...

American, Chinese scientists identify how enzyme works to fight HIV, cancer

American and Chinese scientists have identified how a multi-functional enzyme works to fight diseases including HIV infection and autoimmune disorders. The study, published in the...

Sustainability, key to Fadama Project implementation, says coordinator

National Coordinator, Fadama III Additional Financing Project, Mr Tayo Adewumi, says sustainability is paramount in the implementation of the project to ensure that the...

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World Hand Hygiene Day: Govt urged to implement, disseminate hand hygiene roadmap

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) has been urged to implement the National Roadmap to Hand...
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NABDA urges farmers to embrace biotechnology to boost productivity

Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Mustapha Abdullahi, has urged farmers to embrace biotechnology to...

World Press Freedom Day: Minister calls for effective climate journalism

Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, has called for effective climate journalism in order to address environmental...

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World Hand Hygiene Day: Govt urged to implement, disseminate hand hygiene roadmap

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NABDA urges farmers to embrace biotechnology to boost productivity

Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABDA),...
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