Tag:Osun River

Pollution

Bumpy task of tracking microplastics across Africa

“We know that there is serious plastic pollution going on, but what we observed at Osun River was beyond expectation.” Dr Gideon Idowu, an...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2023

Pollution

Stakeholders raise alarm over pollution of Osun River by artisanal miners

An NGO, Urban Alert, and other stakeholders in environmental sector on Friday, September 2, 2022, expressed concern over the pollution of Osun River by...

Michael Simire - September 2, 2022

Water & Sanitation

Osun festival: Devotees defy govt, drink contaminated water from river

In spite of the state government’s warning against drinking water from Osun River during the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo Festival due to contamination,...

Michael Simire - August 12, 2022

Water & Sanitation

Osun warns devotees, tourists against drinking from Osun River

The Osun State Government has advised tourists, devotees and visitors to the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival on Friday, August 12,...

Michael Simire - August 11, 2022

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Agric & BiotechFebruary 25, 2026

Farmers excited over World Bank $500m loan, seek proper implementation

Lagos State farmers have expressed joy over the World Bank proposed $500 million loan to the Nigerian agriculture sector,...

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Agric & BiotechFebruary 25, 2026

Scientists harness AI to boost rice resilience to climate change

Australian and Indian scientists say they have launched a research collaboration using artificial intelligence (AI) and genome editing to...

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Oil and gas: NSCDC, NUPENG-LPGAR, retailers partner to promote safety

The Anambra State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will collaborate with key stakeholders...

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Agric & BiotechFebruary 25, 2026

Farmers excited over World Bank $500m loan, seek proper implementation

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Scientists harness AI to boost rice resilience to climate change

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