By Christiana Ushang CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In continued efforts to strengthen community participation in forest conservation, the Chairman of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, Ntufam, Rt. Hon. Deacon (Dr) George O’ben-Etchi, has emphasised the critical role of grassroots involvement in safeguarding forest resources. Speaking during the inauguration of the Forest Management Committee (FMC) for…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – New Ekuri Community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State has secured a ₦15 million settlement and halted further logging activities in its community forest following a dispute with Ezemac International (Nig.) Ltd.. The resolution was announced on Tuesday during a press briefing addressed by the Community…
By Our Reporter BEIJING (CONVERSEER) – According to a Xinhua News Agency report, Professor Liu Hesheng’s team at Changping Laboratory has for the first time revealed the underlying functional network mechanism of Parkinson’s disease. The relevant findings were published in Nature on 4 February 2026. The study analysed brain imaging data from over 800 patients…
NIGERIA DAILY WEATHER OUTLOOK Valid for: Wednesday, 21st January 2026 (00:00 – 23:59 WAT) Issued on: Tuesday, 20th January 2026, by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) NiMet encourages all Nigerians to remain weather-aware as activities continue across the country. Please find the expected weather conditions below. Northern States Morning: Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Residents of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, were greeted on Sunday morning, 11th January 2026, by an unusual and uncomfortable weather condition marked by thick fog, dusty air, and an unpleasant smell that left health experts raising concerns over possible health risks. The sudden change has left many struggling to breathe…
By Thomas Kolbe (CONVERSEER) – As of January 1, imports into the EU are now subject to the comprehensive CO2 certification regime. Brussels is closing existing gaps in its protectionist extraction scheme. At the same time, the European Commission has established another autonomous revenue source. For aficionados of the lean state and free markets, 2025…
By Nsan Neji BEIJING (CONVERSEER) – According to China News Network, a press conference on the achievement of “thermally coupled seawater direct electrolysis for hydrogen production” was held today in Rizhao, Shandong. The conference revealed that China has successfully developed its first 110-kilowatt-class thermally coupled seawater direct electrolysis hydrogen production system, which has achieved over…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Business sentiment in Germany improved in October, a leading economic institute said on Monday. The ifo Institute’s business climate index rose by 0.7 points to 88.4 points, beating expectations. While the 9,000 companies surveyed reported a downturn in their current economic situation, their assessment of future expectations rose significantly. “Companies remain…
AMSTERDAM (CONVERSEER) – A South African start-up has put the country on the global climate innovation map, winning the prestigious ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final 2025 and claiming the €10,000 (approximately R200,000) top prize at the competition’s Vienna finale. SeaH4, a South Africa-based venture developing an algae-based replacement for fossil fuels, triumphed over competitors from 40…
By Monika Wendel, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – More than 1,000 cranes are thought to have died in a large outbreak of bird flu near Berlin, conservationists recovering the animals’ bodies said on Thursday. A total of 839 dead cranes have been counted since Sunday in the pond area in Linum, around 30 kilometres north-west…
