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Monthly Archives: May, 2021

Egypt begins expansion of Suez Canal’s southern stretch

Egypt said it had begun dredging works for expanding the Suez Canal’s southern section to allow two-way traffic in the international man-made waterway. The country’s...

NASA congratulates China on successful landing of its spacecraft on Mars

NASA Associate Administrator Thomas Zurbuchen on Saturday, May 15, 2021 extended congratulations on the successful landing of China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft on the Mars surface. “Congratulations...

South-South communities count gully erosion losses

Some communities in parts of the South-South zone of Nigeria have decried the perennial economic and human loses arising through the devastating effects of...

Tony Erha: Rooting environmental consciousness in Edo media executives

It is a salient and current issue that truly deserves discussion, even on one of the very WhatsApp Media Forums or Platforms that this...

Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week provides boost for success at COP26

The Virtual Thematic Sessions of the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2021 (LACCW2021) wrapped up on Friday, May 14, 2021, providing important...

Russia wants to ban commercial catch of whales, dolphins

Russia wants the ban of commercial capture of whales and dolphins, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced in Moscow. The head of the Russian government did...

Environmentalist lists ways to address flooding

An environmentalist, Mr Emmanuel Emechete, has called for adequate drainage clearing and effective waste management ahead of the rainy season to prevent flooding. Emechete made...

Farmers raise alarm as insecurity threatens food availability

Some stakeholders in the agriculture sector have appealed to the Federal Government to intensify efforts in curbing banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, as these can...

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NEMA urges flood-prone communities to embrace risk reduction

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged flood-affected communities to adopt improved environmental practices and disaster risk reduction,...
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Conference urges stronger collaboration against infectious diseases

The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called for strengthened intersectoral collaboration to improve prevention, detection and control of...

Commissioner says law, vision, drive Lagos waterfront development

Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Alebiosu, says the state’s waterfront agenda is driven by...

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NEMA urges flood-prone communities to embrace risk reduction

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged flood-affected...

Conference urges stronger collaboration against infectious diseases

The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called for...
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