Yearly Archives: 2020

Russia approves first COVID-19 vaccine amid concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 that his country has become the first to approve a coronavirus vaccine, and that...

IPCC Working Group II moves to advance work on Assessment Report

Experts in the fields of climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability will meet virtually from August 17 to 28, 2020 to advance work on...

Sokoto partners govt, World Bank on water supply project

The Sokoto State Government, in partnership with the World Bank and Federal Government, has awarded water supply and distribution contract to enhance portable water...

Donors, govts urged to withdraw from AGRA

Donor governments have been called upon to withdraw their funding from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), a partnership-driven institution that...

Environmentalist calls for adoption of eco-friendly products to curb plastic pollution

An environmentalist, Mr Adewole Taiwo, on Monday, August 10, 2020 called for government’s support for the adoption and use of eco-friendly products and materials...

Over $100bn needed to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines, says WHO

For the vaccines alone, more than $100 billion will be needed to ensure everyone globally can access the tools to fight COVID-19, Director-General of...

China-developed airborne sounding system helps study typhoon

A China-developed airborne sounding system has helped the completion of the country’s first integrated typhoon observation based on a large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),...

Why media is vital in Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in food production

For the research institutes to fulfill their mandates and contribute meaningful to the nation’s quest for self-sufficiency in food production, the media must support...

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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,...