Yearly Archives: 2020

Biosecurity Policy Drafting Committee presents draft document to biosafety agency

The drafting committee for the National Biosecurity Policy has presented the preliminary draft of the National Biosecurity Policy to the Director General/Chief Executive Officer...

Newly inducted town planners tasked on professionalism, capacity development

The Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) has tasked its 14 newly inducted professional members to improve on the existing town planning regulations...

Over 100,000 people volunteer for COVID-19 vaccine trials in UK

More than 100,000 people have volunteered to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials in Britain, the British government said on Monday, August 17, 2020...

China’s first patent granted for COVID-19 vaccine, South Africa begins second trial

China’s first patent for a COVID-19 vaccine has been granted by the country’s National Intellectual Property Administration. The patent was jointly applied for by a...

Tomato hybrid with long shelf life to be available in 12 months, says NABDA

Director-General, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Alex Akpa, says within a period of one year, Nigerians should expect high yielding tomato hybrid with...

21 countries volunteer to present national SDG progress in 2021

The President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) informed countries of the maximum number of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) that can be...

NiMet predictions: Akwa Ibom directs residents in flood prone areas to relocate upland

The Akwa Ibom State Government has directed people living in low-lying coastal areas to relocate upland for safety to ensure adequate preparation against impending...

Argentine group flays children’s campaign on nuclear heroes

The Antinuclear Movement of the Argentine Republic (MARA) has described as "unusual and unethical" the children's campaign on nuclear heroes promoted by Nucleoeléctrica Argentina...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S....
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Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, has urged Nigerians to ensure regular water intake to keep...

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human...

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,...