Monthly Archives: August, 2023

Ghanaian researchers initiate wheat research towards reducing imports

A team of scientists from Ghana’s Crops Research Institute (CRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has initiated wheat research towards...

Surge Africa, stakeholders chart pathways to build climate-resilient Kano

As part of its broader policy advocacy programme, Surge Africa, at a Stakeholders Dialogue on Adaptation and Conservation Policies, convened stakeholders from government-led entities...

Guterres creates Scientific Advisory Board to advise on breakthroughs in science, technology

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, announced the creation of a new Scientific Advisory Board to advise UN leaders...

Deforestation: Taraba secures conviction of 46 persons

Chairman, Taskforce on implementation of ban on illegal mining and deforestation in Taraba, Brig.-Gen. Jeremiah Faransa (Retired), said it had secured conviction of 46 persons...

Climate change: Ghanaian president drums support for women, children

Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged African countries to give women and children a hearing in climate change discussions to ensure inclusive...

Oil spill: Rivers Assembly orders immediate clean-up of impacted communities

Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to commence immediate clean-up and remediation of some communities recently impacted by...

UK launches climate change programme targeting over 4m Nigerians

UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, has officially announced the launch of its programme, Propcom+, which aims to support climate and growth by addressing environmental,...

UK’s £38m aid making a difference in North-East Nigeria – Foreign Secretary

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, has said that over £38 million of UK humanitarian assistance has saved the lives of vulnerable, conflict-affected...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed with energy resources, yet struggling to keep the lights on...
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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy,...

Human bile emerges as a hidden reservoir for microplastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed...

Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with...