Monthly Archives: February, 2021

Group to establish 1,700 environmental clubs in schools

The Clean-up Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), on Monday, February 8, 2021 says it will establish about 1,700 environmental clubs at various schools in...

Applications open for 10th anniversary edition of Global Climate Action Awards

Starting Monday, February 8, 2021, organisations, businesses, universities, governments and others taking bold leadership on climate change can nominate their work for a special...

How COVID-19 pandemic accelerates end of fossil power generation

COVID-19 has not only caused a temporary drop in global CO2 emissions, it has also reduced the share of power generated by burning coal...

UK COVID variant now rapidly spreading in US, says study

A faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom is rapidly proliferating in the United States, according to research published on...

South-South states evolve lofty plans for waste disposal, management – Survey

Some states in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria have evolved lofty measures to ensure proper waste management and environmental sanitation despite challenges. However, lack...

Ilorin varsity researchers develop new maize breed

Researchers in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin in Kwara State, have developed a new breed of maize, named ILOMAZ-1. Prof. Gbolagade Adesiji, a...

DR Congo announces fresh case of Ebola

The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Sunday, February 7, 2021 that a new case of...

Tshisekedi assumes AU chair, vows to address impact of COVID-19 pandemic

As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) takes over the chair of the African Union (AU), there is an emphasis on resolving the devastating...

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Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project

The Senate has approved $516,333,700 syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. This followed the consideration and adoption...
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Australian scientists use sunlight to convert plastic waste into clean fuels

Australian scientists are developing solar-powered technologies to convert plastic waste into clean fuels, offering potential solution to both pollution...

ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, has called for coordinated and transformative action to advance...

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Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project

The Senate has approved $516,333,700 syndicated financing facility for...

Australian scientists use sunlight to convert plastic waste into clean fuels

Australian scientists are developing solar-powered technologies to convert plastic...