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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches MTG-Sounder satellite to address air pollution and extreme weather events + ESA + EUMETSAT
SatNews
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July 2, 2025
On Tuesday, July 1 at 5:04 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched the Eumetsat MTG-S1 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Both MTG and Copernicus Sentinel-4 are world-class Earth...
India’s infrastructure revolution is powering its rise in manufacturing
The Print
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July 3, 2025
As of March 2025, incentives worth Rs 21,534 crore have been disbursed for 12 sectors. The scheme has attracted investments exceeding Rs 1.61 lakh crore, stimulated production valued at Rs 16.5 lakh crore, and facilitated exports amounting to Rs...
Pollution: 14m Tonnes Of Plastic Obstructing World’s Oceans Annually – Minister
Leadership
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June 26, 2025
The federal government has said that about 14 million tonnes of plastic annually obstruct the world’s oceans, threatening Nigeria’s biodiversity, and impacting vital marine ecosystems. The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal, stated this on...
Clarksons Research: Demolition to Increase Going Forward, as Fleet Supply Growth Remains Below Overall Trend
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 2, 2025
Clarksons Research have today released their mid-year review of shipping markets. With shipping often at the “frontline” of uncertain geo-political dynamics, understanding underlying market trends has often been “tricky”. Our cross-market day rate...
FirstBank wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact
Nairametrics
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June 27, 2025
FirstBank, the West African premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at...
AS PRESIDENT BIO HEADS ECOWAS
This Day
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July 3, 2025
If there is renewed commitment to leadership, West Africa can surmount its pressing issues, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE The 67th Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States ended last...
FG to hold manufacturers, importers responsible for plastic pollution
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 26, 2025
EPR to become mandatory in 2025 Federal Government has announced plans to begin full enforcement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework by 2025 in a bid to reduce plastic pollution. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal,...
FG to sanction manufacturers for plastic waste pollution, says EPR to be effective soon
The Sun Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government has announced plans to begin full enforcement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework before the end of 2025 to reduce plastic pollution and transition Nigeria towards a circular economy....
Rainfall covers villages in OW
Amandala
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July 2, 2025
Between Wednesday and Saturday, over 12 inches of rain were recorded in the Orange Walk District. by Charles Gladden ORANGE WALK, Mon. June 30, 2025 Villagers in the Orange Walk District have had to contend with severe flooding that resulted from...
Necaxa's Sylla fled Guinea as a refugee. Now he's living 'Mexican dream'
ESPN Africa
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June 25, 2025
It's been a long road for Ibrahime Sylla, who escaped persecution in Guinea. Now, at Liga MX club Necaxa, he's 'the happiest man in the world'. ESPNIbrahime Sylla is one of nearly 120,000 people who sought asylum in Mexico in 2022. His journey...
FirstBank’s FirstAcademy Wins Gold In Social & Climate Change Impact
Leadership
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June 25, 2025
FirstBank’s Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This award recognises FirstAcademy’s...
GMA collaborates with UK Hydrographic Office to enhance mari...
Modern Ghana
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The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has partnered with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to enhance maritime safety and economic development. During a recent visit to GMA's office in Accra on Tuesday, the UKHO delegation, a world leader...
Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest
The Sun Nigeria
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July 2, 2025
By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Wednesday, July 2, formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways...
Guinea secures US$131M to fund to invest in its fisheries sector
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 16, 2025
GUINEA – Guinea is receiving nearly US$131 million from several international development partners to support a new project aimed at increasing climate resilience in its fisheries and aquaculture industries. The funding package was unveiled during...
Guinea: Lax permit allocation behind mining permit withdrawals
Global Voices
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June 16, 2025
Image of mining site in the Republic of Guinea. Screenshot from the video “Guinea withdraws mining permits from dozens of mining companies” on the RFI YouTube Channel Guinea is an African country with vast mineral resources, especially bauxite (...
Court Hears Major Suit Against Shell Over Oil Pollution In Bayelsa As Civil Society Rallies Behind King Dakolo
Sahara Reporters
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A coalition of civil society organisations has declared strong support for His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers. The groups standing in solidarity...
India to begin export of locomotives with fridges, microwaves to Guinea
ETInfra.com
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June 19, 2025
India is set to export 150 indigenously built locomotives to the Republic of Guinea over the next three years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first unit for export on Friday, according to the Ministry of Railways. The locomotives...
Locomotives being exported to Guinea will have refrigerators, microwaves for loco pilots
The Economic Times
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June 19, 2025
The 150 indigenously-built locomotives set to be exported to the Republic of Guinea will feature world-class amenities, including air-conditioned cabins equipped with refrigerators and microwave ovens for the comfort of loco pilots. The Railway...
Foreign Affairs Minister reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to EU partnership, calls for bold action on climate, migration and trade
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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June 18, 2025
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with the European Union (EU), describing the longstanding partnership as a vital pillar of...
Borussia Dortmund hold off Monterrey fightback to set up Real Madrid quarter-final at Club World Cup
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 2, 2025
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