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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OPEC+ warns of cost of repairing energy assets in Middle East

Eight countries forming the core of the OPEC+ group of oil producers have voiced concern over Iran’s attacks on...
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Kaduna rolls out clean cooking stoves to curb pollution, deforestation 

The Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment, has flagged off the distribution of clean...

Stakeholders explore potential in new EIA initiative

Stakeholders in the environmental sector have explored the potential of a new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) initiative in Nigeria. The...

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OPEC+ warns of cost of repairing energy assets in Middle East

Eight countries forming the core of the OPEC+ group...

Kaduna rolls out clean cooking stoves to curb pollution, deforestation 

The Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with the Federal...