The Bangladesh government is drafting guidelines to tackle the rising incidence of fires in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, as intensifying human activity raises the risk of burning in the region. “We have already decided to formulate an SOP which will act as a guideline for all stakeholders…
There’s a quiet divide among Indigenous and traditional community advocates on the topic of carbon markets. On one hand, some believe carbon credit projects operating on their lands should be suspended or stopped. They say the projects perpetuate land rights violations, offer low benefits, and often breach Indigenous people’s free…
New York — A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, becoming the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The male worker had been in contact with cows at a farm with infected animals. He experienced mild eye symptoms and has recovered…
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If left untreated, HIV can progress to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), which is the most advanced stage of the infection. Early detection and treatment are crucial for managing HIV and preventing its progression…
timesng.com: An innovative bioengineering firm, BrainBridge, based in the US, has unveiled its groundbreaking head transplant system, utilizing robotics and artificial intelligence to revolutionize medical science. The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies had previously declared head transplantation unethical in humans, highlighting the risks and lack of scientific evidence backing...
timesng.com: The NBA is currently in the midst of potential changes in its media rights negotiations, stirring curiosity among fans. Reports indicate that formal contracts are being drafted with Disney, NBC, and Amazon, suggesting a significant shift from the current Warner Bros. Discovery partnership. As negotiations with major media networks progress…
The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money r!tuals and glamourizing of vices in Nigerian films. Husseini disclosed this while speaking at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has strengthened efforts at combating the prevalence of cervical cancer in the country, saying the acceptability of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine by citizens would bring about eradication or reduction of the cases of the disease. This is as the international organisation cleared the air about misinformation…
In a recent interview, actor Manoj Bajpayee shared insights into his lifestyle choices, emphasizing his preference for a middle-class life despite his success. He highlighted the importance of setting personal limits to rein in greed, stating that while human…
International Breweries Plc has notified its Shareholders, Stakeholders, Nigerian Exchange Limited and the general public, that the Company has obtained approval from the Securities Exchange Commission to offer to the shareholders the proposed Rights Issue of 161,172,395,100 Ordinary Shares of 2 Kobo each at N3.65 Per Share…