Yearly Archives: 2020

Coronavirus outbreak not a pandemic – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the coronavirus outbreak is not yet a pandemic but a global public health emergency. Coronavirus has claimed 425 lives, with more than...

Minister advises African leaders ahead of COP26

Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, has advised African leaders to speak with one voice at the forthcoming 26th session of the Conference of the...

NCF leads vulture protection campaign for health, economic safety

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 renewed calls for the preservation and protection of vultures facing extinction because of their importance to...

Korea to be hit by strongest cold wave this winter

The national weather agency on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 said South Korea is expected to see the strongest cold wave this winter, with the wind-chill reaching...

Park Service restates commitment to protecting nation’s ecological integrity

The National Park Service says it is committed to protecting the ecological integrity of the nation and preserve its unique heritages in the various ecosystems. Dr Ibrahim...

Coronavirus outbreak could soon be declared a pandemic, say scientists

Scientists and disease experts say the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak could soon be declared a pandemic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) designated the coronavirus, whose scientific name is 2019-nCoV, a " public-health emergency...

Coronavirus: Nigerians in Wuhan-China call on govt for immediate evacuation

Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO), East China Chapter and the Association of Nigerians in Wuhan have called on the Federal Government to immediately evacuate them from...

Cancer Day: WHO outlines steps to save seven million lives

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has spelt out the need to step up cancer services in low and middle-income countries. The UN body warned on the...

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NNPC launches Cawthorne crude onto global market, exports first cargo to Netherlands

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has commenced export of its new crude grade – Cawthorne, marking a...
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Activists deploy eco-comedy to tackle Nigeria’s environmental crisis

Environmental activists have adopted humour as a strategic tool to confront Nigeria’s growing ecological crisis. The activists insisted that traditional...

OPEC+ warns of cost of repairing energy assets in Middle East

Eight countries forming the core of the OPEC+ group of oil producers have voiced concern over Iran’s attacks on...

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NNPC launches Cawthorne crude onto global market, exports first cargo to Netherlands

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has commenced...

Activists deploy eco-comedy to tackle Nigeria’s environmental crisis

Environmental activists have adopted humour as a strategic tool...