Monthly Archives: August, 2022

Stakeholders in sector reject proposed amendment to Biosafety Act

Some stakeholders in biosafety sector on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, kicked against the amendment to the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) Act, The stakeholders expressed...

Botswana Global Adaptation Week helps galvanise adaptation action

Experts meeting at the Botswana Global Adaptation Week 2022 discussed key ways to implement crucial action to adapt to the increasing impacts of climate...

Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan: Osinbajo departs for U.S.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, departed Abuja for the U.S. to seek global partnerships and support for Nigeria’s recently inaugurated...

Australian scientists to develop technology to harvest resources from wastewater

A team of Australian scientists was on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, awarded funding to develop technology that harvests resources from wastewater. The Australian National University...

Govt to build 2.5MW solar plant in Defence Academy

The Federal Government on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, said plans were underway to build a 2.5 Megawatts (MW) hybrid solar power plant in the...

Nigeria, ECOWAS move to achieve sustainable energy targets

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and Nigeria’s Ministry of Power are set to host a forum aimed at achieving...

Flood: 15 bodies recovered in Maiduguri river

No fewer than 15 bodies have been recovered from flooded River Ngadabul in Maiduguri. The North  East Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),...

Major health risks unfolding amid floods in Pakistan

As districts in Pakistan continue to be affected by massive monsoon rainfall and unprecedented levels of flooding, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warns of...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour,...

10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...