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Zimbabwe minister sticks to 3% growth forecast despite poor rains

Zimbabwe’s finance minister maintained on Monday, January 13, 2020 that the country’s economy would grow three per cent this year despite poor rains that have hurt...

Sri Lanka to deploy civil defence personnel to resolve human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Wildlife Conservation, on Monday, January 13, 2020 said that the cabinet has agreed to recruit civil defence in areas worst affected by...

Flights delayed, cancelled as flooding wreaks havoc at Dubai airport

The Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), world's third busiest airport, has had to deal with delayed, diverted and...

Air pollution, coastal erosion top concerns as Ikeazor engages Rivers youths

Youth delegates in Rivers State who met with Environment Minister of State, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, in Port Harcourt on Thursday, January 9, 2020 have called for...

After heat and strong winds, fire conditions ease in Australia

Australian firefighters on Saturday, January 11, 2020 said expect a reprieve brought by cooler conditions the country will face strong winds and hot temperatures that fanned...

Australian wildlife needs fire-damaged trees for recovery – Scientist

Fire-damaged trees and half-burnt logs are valuable habitats for wildlife recovering from Australia’s bushfires that should not be immediately cleaned up, according to a leading environmental scientist...

Man charged with trafficking African cats

A U.S. federal grand jury has charged a New York man, Christopher Casacci, with trafficking in African wild cats. Assistant Attorney-General, Jeffrey Clark, and U.S. Attorney James...

Niger residents express hope for greater Minna, Suleja cities

Residents of Minna and Suleja have expressed optimism over the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) initiated by Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger to make towns and cities...

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NNPC reaffirms commitment to indigenous capacity and gas-led growth

The Group Managing Director of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening partnerships, building...
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Makoko demolition: Lagos Assembly, residents support proposed water city project

The Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of affected waterfront communities have backed the state government’s proposed...

Dangote cuts petrol price by N25 per litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) (or petrol) by N25 per litre,...

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NNPC reaffirms commitment to indigenous capacity and gas-led growth

The Group Managing Director of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bayo...

Makoko demolition: Lagos Assembly, residents support proposed water city project

The Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative...
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