Author: sharma
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Heirs Energies Highlights African Growth Strategy and Operational Milestones at Media Parley
SEO Riders: At a recent media parley, Osayande Igiehon, CEO of Heirs Energies, spotlighted the company’s aggressive growth trajectory and operational successes. He committed to doubling crude output by 2030, building upon the firm’s current production levels—boosted from around 27,000 to over 55,000 barrels per day at OML 17—through additional drilling and intelligent upgrades. This…
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Researchers Advocate Region-Tailored Vaccines to Combat African Swine Fever (ASF)
SEO Riders: Scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and collaborating institutions have developed a cutting-edge “synthetic genomics–based ASFV engineering platform” — a reverse-genetics system that accelerates the development of region-specific vaccines for African swine fever virus (ASFV). Given the intricate genetic diversity of ASFV strains across the continent and the absence of effective…
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World Lake Day Spotlight: Why Lakes Are Disappearing and What We Can Do
SEO Riders: Key Challenges Facing Lakes Worldwide: – Climate Change & Human Demand: A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 2,000 large lakes between 1992–2020 revealed that 53% experienced declines in water levels, amounting to a loss equivalent to 17 Lake Meads annually. Rising temperatures drive more intense evaporation, while increased water diversion for agriculture and urban…
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RDI Urges Nigerian Delegation to Strengthen Language on Alcohol Harm in UN NCDs Declaration
SEO Riders: – RDI calls for sharper wording on alcohol harm in UN’s NCDs and mental health declaration 3. Explicitly include alcohol screening and brief interventions within the declaration’s treatment and prevention strategies. 4. Restore the 80% taxation target for alcohol and tobacco. 5. Introduce language acknowledging—and protecting against—alcohol industry interference. 6. Align the declaration…
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German Students Clinch 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for Scalable Flood-Warning Innovation
SEO Riders: At the 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize, German students Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller were honored for developing a scalable flood warning system tailored to small streams—an innovation addressing a Widespread data blind spot in flood-prone rural areas. Their system, featuring a network of sensors linked to a mobile app that broadcasts real-time…
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Nigeria Validates NDC 3.0 with Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement for Climate Action
SEO Riders: On August 27, 2025, Nigeria held a high-profile validation workshop in Abuja for its updated climate blueprint—Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 Under the theme “Driving Ambition, Strengthening Action and Aligning with the Paris Agreement and Global Stocktake”, the workshop convened government officials, development partners, and cross-sector stakeholders to finalize the document that will…
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Nigeria Unveils Climate & Health Policy Blueprint to Address Impact of Climate Change on Human Health
SEO Riders: – WHO supports policy aimed at bolstering early-warning and health system resilience At a pivotal Stakeholders Validation Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria officially unveiled a new Climate Change and Healthcare Policy. The initiative builds upon the findings of the Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, underpinning a stronger integration of climate risks into…
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Federal Government Insists GMOs Are Safe — “We Won’t Poison Our Own People”
SEO Riders: – Nigeria emphasizes safety-first approach to GMOs amid food insecurity concerns – Biosafety agencies ensure rigorous risk assessments and transparent regulation – Biotechnology promoted as resilient solution to crop pests, drought, and malnutrition At a sensitization workshop in Abuja on August 27, 2025, the Nigerian Federal Government refuted claims that genetically modified organisms…
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Stakeholders Advance Lagos Waste Management Agenda at PEWAN Forum
SEO Riders: At a recent PEWAN-convened stakeholders forum in Lagos, participants from government, NGOs, private enterprises, waste pickers, and producer responsibility organizations convened around a shared vision: transitioning Lagos’s waste sector toward a sustainable, circular economy. The workshops prioritized strategies for plastic waste recovery, increasing recycling infrastructure, and formalizing the informal waste workforce. Mey themes…
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Pan-African Protests Demand TotalEnergies Exit Amid Environmental and Social Backlash
SEO Riders: A continent-wide campaign—the Africa Week of Action to Kick Total Out of Africa—has erupted with demonstrations in at least 10 African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Benin, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Togo, and the DRC. Communities directly impacted by TotalEnergies-led oil and gas projects are demanding the company withdraw its operations,…