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Monthly Archives: August, 2019

New machine reduces cancer treatment time in Abuja hospital

A new cancer treatment machine recently installed at the National Hospital Abuja will reduce patient’s treatment waiting time from 16 minutes to two minutes, the Chief...

Conservationist underscores role of biodiversity in sustainable development

The Deputy Head of Programmes for the Ecosystems Assessment and Policy Support of the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP WCMC), John Taylor, has urged...

Planners’ ‘Green Cities Summit’ to explore spatial, climate challenges

The Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has concluded plans to hold the maiden edition of its National Green Cities Summit from August 27 to 29,...

Rangers Day: Govt urges support for Park Service

The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mrs Ibukun Odusote, has urged non-governmental organisations, donor agencies and individuals to support the National...

Nigeria’s progress in biotech gets accolades at New York event

Speakers at a science communication forum in New York have lauded Nigeria’s steady but significant progress in agricultural biotechnology especially the development of BT cowpea. The event...

IRENA, UNFCCC seek to accelerate renewables as climate solution

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) are jointly ramping up efforts to fight climate change by promoting the widespread adoption and...

Govt establishes waste management plants in 26 states

Towards complementing the efforts of state governments at facilitating clean environment and preventing environmental pollution from solid waste disposal in the country, the Federal Ministry of...

Why Nigeria assisted Zimbabwe after cyclone devastation, by Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, August 1, 2019 said the devastation that accompanied Cyclone Idai, which ravaged Zimbabwe earlier in the year, was so enormous that...

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Middle East conflict: World Water Council condemns attacks on water facilities, reiterates obligations under international law

The World Water Council has condemned attacks on water facilities and reiterates obligations under international law. According to corroborating reports,...
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Kofi Adu Domfeh honoured with Excellence in Climate Journalism and Advocacy Award

Multimedia journalist and Climate Reality Leader, Kofi Adu Domfeh, has been honoured with the Excellence in Climate Journalism and...

Dangote raises petrol price to N1,175 per litre in third weekly hike

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre. This...

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