Monthly Archives: June, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Renowned geneticist cautions against adoption of GMO crops

A renowned Ethiopian geneticist and agronomist has cautioned against the adoption of a genetically modified (GM) variety, saying that it could pose a serious...
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Pollution

World Environment Day: Nature is sending us a message – Oilwatch

Oilwatch, a network that builds solidarity and promotes a common identity in the peoples of the Global South, celebrate the 2020 World Environmental Day...
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Cover

World Environment Day: Nigeria and unmistakable message from nature – CSDevNet

Dr Ibrahim Choji, Chair, Board of Trustees, Climate & Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), in a message in commemoration of the 2020 World Environment Day,...
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Health

AfDB approves $288.5m for Nigeria to fight COVID-19

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Friday, June 5, 2020 approved a $288.5 million loan to help Nigeria tackle...
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Cover

World Evironment Day: Virtual concert sets vision to tackle climate crisis, COVID-19

A four-hour virtual concert for the planet hosted on Friday, June 5, 2020 by Pathway to Paris and 350.org has set a global vision...
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Waste Management

Control of COVID-19 through waste management, our priority – Gombe

The Gombe State Government said it had taken measures to ensure proper evacuation of  infectious waste  in isolation  centers and high risks areas to...
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Conservation

Conservationist wants COVID-19 campaign included in wildlife consumption awareness

The Conservator-General,  National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, on Friday, June 5, 2020 said campaign on COVID-19 prevention should include awareness on the likely...
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Pollution

Kenya bans single-use plastic in parks, public spaces

Kenya’s ban on single-use plastic in protected areas, such as beaches, forests and national parks, came into effect on Friday, June 5, 2020 to...
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Water & Sanitation

Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...
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Conservation

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...
Cover

Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Nigerian government to ban gas flaring outright, arguing that the oil...

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Water & Sanitation

Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by...
Conservation

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...