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Millions gear up for September’s global climate strikes

Millions will take part in global climate strikes from September 20 to 27, 2019 and the "Week for Future” in between. Organisers say that it is...

25 cases of flesh-eating bacteria reported in Thailand

Thailand’s Nan Hospital said on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 that 25 cases of flesh-eating bacteria, necrotising fasciitis, were diagnosed in July, with one patient seriously ill...

South Africa arrests nine poachers in three days

South African National Parks (SANParks) officials said on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 that rangers and the police on July 20 arrested nine poaching suspects...

Zambia, cooperating partners pledge closer ties for sustainable development

Zambia’s Finance Minister, Bwalya Ng’andu, on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 held a meeting with cooperating partners where they pledged to closely work together to ensure the...

UNDP pledges support for farmers to sustain food security in Nigeria

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 promised to support farmers to sustain food security in Nigeria to end hunger. Mrs...

Nigeria drafts policy to phase down dental amalgam use

Nigeria’s efforts to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds has received a boost, thanks to the...

AU wants nations to establish climate change early warning systems

The Africa Union (AU) Head of Environment, Climate Change, Water and Land Management Commission, Harsen Nyambe, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 called on African countries to...

Biosafety agency warns against unauthorised importation of GM grains

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has warned against the importation of genetically modified grains without the agency’s permit. Dr Rufus Ebegba, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, NBMA, stated...

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Dangote Refinery to supply 65m litres of petrol daily

In what looks like a landmark shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will supply...
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Geoinformation society seeks govt support to boost women’s participation in geospatial technology

The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo State Chapter, has urged governments at all levels to provide targeted support...

Europe set to break LNG import record in February as gas stocks dwindle

Europe is on course to shatter its previous record for monthly liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports in February as...

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Dangote Refinery to supply 65m litres of petrol daily

In what looks like a landmark shift for Nigeria’s...

Geoinformation society seeks govt support to boost women’s participation in geospatial technology

The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo State Chapter,...
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