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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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SRADeV commends NAFDAC ban on sachet alcohol, sub-200ml PET bottles

Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria) has commended the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration...
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NMDPRA plans to accelerate gas distribution for industrialisation

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will enforce strict compliance while accelerating gas distribution...

Five ways in which education is driving environmental action

Environmental challenges are undermining the health of ecosystems, the stability of economies and the well‑being of communities worldwide. Around 3.2...

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SRADeV commends NAFDAC ban on sachet alcohol, sub-200ml PET bottles

Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria)...

NMDPRA plans to accelerate gas distribution for industrialisation

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)...
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