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‘Unprofessional use of chemicals in agriculture detrimental to health, environment’

Chemicals are important determinants for sustainable development, sound environmental health and quality of life. But while the use of chemicals in all our human...

Farmers urged not to plant close to water courses

The President, Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS), Prof. Clement Akoshile, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 urged farmers to desist from planting close to water courses. Akoshile...

AfDB, partners convene to tackle armyworm in East Africa

The Africa Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), is convening a high-level partnership meeting to develop an action plan...

Biotechnology can help address global warming, says researcher

As the world grapples with how best to address climate change impacts including global warming, some scientists are of the view that the tools...

World Food Day: FAO wants value addition to Nigeria’s agric produce

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called on the Federal Government to ensure value addition to Nigeria’s agricultural produce to achieve zero...

Ogbeh warns of flood-induced rice shortage in 2019

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says if appropriate measures are not taken to replant after the recent flood, the...

World food prices slipped in September – FAO

World food prices slipped in September from the month before, with only sugar posting a rise, the UN food agency said on Thursday, October...

NABDA moves to boost bio-energy production

National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 said it would intensify effort through biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) to boost bio-energy...

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Nigeria’s energy crisis: Shedding light on corruption, obstacles, reforms for Energy Transition

In the sweltering heat of Nigeria, where temperatures soar above 36 degrees Celsius, the oppressive reality of epileptic power...
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African non-state actors decry ‘unjust’ location of Santiago Network on Loss and Damage in Geneva

The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), its allies and partners, representing the active agency of Non-State Actors from...

EAIF commits additional $30m to support urea plant expansion in Nigeria

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, has committed a $30 million senior...

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Nigeria’s energy crisis: Shedding light on corruption, obstacles, reforms for Energy Transition

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African non-state actors decry ‘unjust’ location of Santiago Network on Loss and Damage in Geneva

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