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...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2020

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...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2020

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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,...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2020

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...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2020

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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...

Michael Simire - June 5, 2020

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...

Michael Simire - June 5, 2020

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...

Michael Simire - June 5, 2020

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...

Michael Simire - June 5, 2020

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