Promoting green public mobility in Africa through innovative financing
Jan. 4, 2022 In recent years, the increased demand for private vehicles in Africa especially in rapidly growing urban communities has led to a greater number of cars on the…
3 energy-sharing solutions African startups can explore
Jan. 4, 2022 In some developed and developing countries, there has been a major shift from traditional energy distribution to a decentralized one due to the shortcomings of the former….
In Israel, online fraud now biggest source of dirty money, more than drug – Ministry
January 3, 2022 Government report finds scams have become a more lucrative source of money than drug trafficking and physical theft, admits police are unequipped to deal with the phenomenon…
New report shows solar, wind produce the cheapest electricity
Jan. 1, 2021 The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in partnership with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a report that shows that solar and wind…
Ubulu Uku Cultural Carnival: How a Delta town gave the world its best Christmas gift
December 31, 2021 The people of Ubulu-Uku, one of the biggest towns in the Anioma nation of Delta state chose Monday, December 27 to mark their Cultural Day. It was…
Omicron cannot escape T cells, boosters protect households from Omicron
Dec. 30, 2021 The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the results and that has not yet…
5 ways to protect your home and mitigate damage during flooding
Dec. 28, 2021 Rising sea levels coupled with heavier and more frequent downpours as a result of climate change means many homes or communities are and will be vulnerable to…
Plastic waste: Nigeria’s sachet water industry remains complacent
Dec. 25, 2021 If you’ve lived in Nigeria long enough, you would be familiar with this call. In high-pitched voices, street hawkers of sachet water, popularly called “pure water”, make…
3 alternatives to plastic for a sustainable lifestyle
Dec. 21, 2021 Our dependency on plastic is causing great damage to the environment. This is because plastic waste is one of many types of wastes that do not decompose…
Two thirds of low- and middle-income countries do not have reliable mortality data in the past 3 years – New report
Dec. 21, 2021 The world remains significantly off track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on ending the preventable deaths of newborns and children under five, according to the…