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Sperm whale washed up in Indonesia had plastic bottles, bags in stomach

A sperm whale found dead in a national park in Indonesia had nearly six kilogrammes (13.2 lbs) of plastic waste, including 115 cups, in...

Government expresses concern over environmental hazard in Niger Delta

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Dr Usani Uguru Usani, has expressed concern over the negative impacts of environmental damage in the Niger Delta...

Air pollution level continues to worsen in New Delhi

The air pollution level in India’s capital city New Delhi on Monday, November 12, 2018 continued to be in the severe category, officials said. According...

Pollution: NIMASA to enforce 0.5 per cent sulphur limit on ships

The Director-General (DG) of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, on Friday, November 2, 2018 said that the agency would...

How Turkey’s coal investments are poisoning people, air, seas – Report

Villagers affected by three polluting coal mines in Muğla city, Turkey have joined together to demonstrate against plans to extend the mines. People had their...

India’s environment minister blames state govts as pollution worsens in Delhi

India’s environment minister blamed the Delhi government and its neighboring states for failing in their efforts to check air pollution which was six times...

Senate ready to pass gas flaring prohibition bill, says lawmaker

Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas, Sen. Bassey Albert, on Thursday, November 1, 2018 said that the Senate would pass the Gas Flaring Prohibition Bill...

Air Pollution: WHO calls for construction of schools, playgrounds away from busy roads, factories

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised governments to ensure that schools and playgrounds are constructed away from busy roads, factories and power plants...

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Science-based risk assessment cornerstone of Nigeria’s approach to GMOs – NBMA DG

Effective communication, transparency, and science-based risk assessments are the cornerstones of Nigeria’s approach to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Mr. Bello...
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Sam Onuigbo: Blue Economy, a gateway to economic diversification, climate resilience

Goodwill Message presented by Rep. Sir Sam Onuigbo, Member (South East), Governing Board; Chairman, Committee on Security, Climate Change...

British High Commission welcomes 99 Nigerian graduates of Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship Programmes

In Abuja and Lagos, the British High Commission held Welcome Home Ceremonies to celebrate 99 Nigerians who have recently...

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Science-based risk assessment cornerstone of Nigeria’s approach to GMOs – NBMA DG

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Sam Onuigbo: Blue Economy, a gateway to economic diversification, climate resilience

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