Monthly Archives: July, 2019

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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NCDMB projects fresh energy investment surge

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says over $580 billion in projected local content spending could transform Nigeria’s...
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Lagos seals estates over untreated sewage disposal

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed several housing estates and properties in Lekki, Ajah and Surulere...

LASPARK ‘Trees for Lagos’: Badagry flags off exercise with 554 trees

The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area (LGA), Mr. Babatunde Hunpe, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, flagged off the...

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NCDMB projects fresh energy investment surge

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says over...

Lagos seals estates over untreated sewage disposal

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed...