Yearly Archives: 2018

Africa can leapfrog other regions in clean mobility transition – Experts

Possibilities for swift transition to clean and efficient mobility exist more in Africa than other regions, experts have affirmed. Experts at the Africa Clean Mobility...

The fuss about biotechnology: Why?

Science, technological innovation and a fundamental understanding of nature are among the major drivers of progress. Today’s advances in the treatment of human disease...

Amnesty activists uncover Nigeria negligence by oil giants

A research project by Amnesty International has exposed evidence of severe negligence by oil giants Shell and Eni, whose approach to oil spills in...

Northern farmers urged to embrace vitamin A bio-fortified maize

President, Maize Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN), Dr Edwin Uche, has advised farmers in the northern part of the country to...

Agriculture sector loses $96b to natural disasters, says study

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said natural disasters cost the agricultural sectors of developing country economies a staggering $96 billion in damages to...

Inhaling of particulate matters can cause cancer, says NiMET

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has advised Nigerians to be cautious of Particulate Matters (PMs) caused by air pollution, saying it can cause cancer. Mrs...

Four countries to exit list of least developed nations

A UN expert committee has announced that four countries could soon “graduate” from the ranks of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable nations. The four...

LAGBUS loses seven vehicles in Olusosun dumpsite fire

The morning fire on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Olusosun dumpsite in Lagos burnt seven buses belonging to LAGBUS Asset Management Limited, the News Agency...

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Cobalt producer admits toxic emissions spikes, DR Congo announces inspection

Following the release of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and PremiCongo’s groundbreaking report Toxic Transition, and allegations that the world’s...
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Group lists three steps govts can take to cut energy bills

As volatile energy prices continue to spike, driven in part by geopolitical instability and gas market shocks, governments face...

Environmentalists kick as US agrees to pay TotalEnergies $1bn to drop offshore wind project

The Trump administration will pay $1 billion (€860 million) to the French energy giant TotalEnergies SE to walk away...

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Cobalt producer admits toxic emissions spikes, DR Congo announces inspection

Following the release of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)...

Group lists three steps govts can take to cut energy bills

As volatile energy prices continue to spike, driven in...