Monthly Archives: May, 2020

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International traders sell low quality, highly toxic fuels to Nigeria – Study

The Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) has revealed in a research that suggests, probably for the first time, that low quality, highly toxic fuels are...

Michael Simire - May 19, 2020

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Nigeria extends ‘gradual ease of lockdown’ by two weeks

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the gradual easing of the lockdown by two weeks across the nation from May 18 to June 1,...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Kenya to use drones, mobile apps to assess impact of desert locust

Kenya’s Agriculture Ministry on Monday, May 18, 2020 said it will, in July, use drones and mobile applications to help assess the impact caused...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2020

Pollution

South African group flays reopening of Shell, BP petroleum refinery

The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) has expressed its deep concern regarding what it calls “the return to normal destruction” associated with the...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2020

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Trump notes significant decline in COVID-19 cases, says he takes hydroxychloroquine

U.S. President Donald Trump has noted a significant decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country in recent days. “The number of coronavirus...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2020

Business

NOSDRA is investigating cause of fire at OML 95, says D-G

The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Monday, May 18, 2020 said that the ongoing fire at Ororo oilfield at Oil...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2020

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Mumbai short of beds as COVID-19 patients flood hospitals

India’s financial hub Mumbai, the epicentre of coronavirus infections in the country, is facing an acute shortage of hospital beds for severely ill patients...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2020

Pollution