Monthly Archives: January, 2019

Scientists call for action to save Antarctic ice sheet

The Antarctic ice sheets are under threat, a new research on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 led by New Zealand and U.S. scientists who call for...

Government canvasses more usage of renewable energy

The Director of Bi-resources Department, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), Mr Abayomi Oguntunde, has canvassed for more usage of renewable energy to boost power...

Germany’s new packaging law to boost recycling, waste disposal transparency

Far-reaching new rules applicable to packaging disposal became operational from January 1, 2019 in Germany. The law states that significantly more packaging must be recycled, even as...

Boat made from plastic waste to sail along Africa’s coast, raise awareness about single-use plastic

A traditional dhow sailing boat made entirely from plastic trash collected from Kenya’s beaches and towns will make its maiden voyage from January 23 to February 7,...

Utilising cowpea for national nutritional enhancement

A recent review of the National Nutritional Report from 2003 to 2016 has shown that about 70 percent of children ages six to 23 months...

Boosting agricultural production via adoption of improved seeds

Recent advances in biotechnology have paved way for the development of hybrid seeds which are not only high-yielding but also resistant to pests, diseases and climate...

Report calls for expansion of irrigation projects in Africa

A new report is calling on the African governments to consider expanding irrigation projects since the continent has the potential to boost agricultural productivity. The study that...

China to collect samples from moon this year

China will launch an expedition to collect samples from the moon around the end of this year, a space official said on Monday, January 14, 2019,...

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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...