Monthly Archives: May, 2020

France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 amid safety concerns

The French government on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 cancelled a decree allowing hospital doctors to administer hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to patients suffering severe...

COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds, says minister

Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minster...

Group conducts perception study on COVID-19 in Lagos

The Lagos Civil Society Coalition Against COVID-19 says it has embarked on a perception study to ascertain the success, impacts and unintended consequences of...

Lagos seeks coastal erosion help, to create more islands to address land scarcity

The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the state in mitigating the effects of erosion and protect its coastline. Commissioner...

Rwanda, Andorra submit updated NDCs

The Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has received 2020 nationally determined contributions (NDCs) from Rwanda and Andorra. Rwanda’s...

African, European members join ACARE board

The African Centre for Aquatic Research and Education (ACARE) on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 announced the on-boarding of two leaders in African Great Lakes...

Covid-19: Why hydroxychloroquine trial was suspended – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that it announced a “temporary pause” in its solidarity trial on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment...

Dr. Myron Wentz to fund third year of Mercury-Free Dentistry for Africa campaign

Scientist and philanthropist, Dr. Myron Wentz, has announced that he is funding the 2020 campaign of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry seeking to...

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Kano reviews 1959 Forestry Law to boost environment protection

Kano State Government is updating and reviewing its forestry law to align with modern standards. Mustapha Mohammad, Permanent Secretary, Ministry...
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BOI’s N825m clean energy financing boosts Nigerian industries

The Bank of Industry (BOI) says small and large enterprises have benefited from a N825 million clean energy financing...

International Day of Forests: Forests at the heart of economic activity, resilience worldwide

Forests are not only vital ecosystems but also indispensable to economies and industries worldwide. This year’s International Day of...

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Kano reviews 1959 Forestry Law to boost environment protection

Kano State Government is updating and reviewing its forestry...

BOI’s N825m clean energy financing boosts Nigerian industries

The Bank of Industry (BOI) says small and large...