Monthly Archives: September, 2018

Erosion threatens Awka hotel, judiciary buildings with collapse

The Grand Riviera, a popular three-star hotel in Awka, Anambra State, is facing imminent collapse due to gully erosion occasioned by rainfalls, the News...

Pollination can improve agric yields by 90%, say bee keepers

Some bee keepers and farmers have said that beekeeping and pollination activities could improve agricultural yields by 90 per cent and contribute to food...

Nigeria reaffirms $6.7b northeast reconstruction, rehabilitation, resettlement plan

The Federal Government says it has developed a N6.7 billion robust plan of action for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement of northeast devastated by...

Future leaders make their mark at World Water Week

The younger generations appear to be on a mission to take the lead globally, as evident during 2018 World Water Week that closed on...

NEMA tasks disaster management agencies on coordination

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for stronger synergy among disaster stakeholders for easy coordination of activities during emergencies. The NEMA Coordinator, Imo/Abia...

Kenya, World Bank to partner on affordable homes

Kenya plans to partner with the World Bank to increase supply of affordable houses, Charles Mwaura, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing...

Climate change: Pest-induced crop losses in Europe could double

Wheat, maize, and rice yields, particularly in northern climates, are projected to fall as insects in temperate regions thrive in a warmer climate, a...

WHO collaborates with government, Lagos to address TB scourge

A National Summit on Public-Private Partnership for Tuberculosis (TB) Control in Nigeria will kick off on Monday, August 3, 2018 to discuss how to...

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WHO, Africa-CDC say Africa facing widening malaria funding gap

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention say Africa is facing a...
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10m farmers to receive soil advisory services by 2027, says govt

The Federal Government says no fewer than 10 million farmers will receive soil test-based advisory services by 2027 to...

Publisher bags Media Personality Award in Lagos

The Publisher of August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, has been bestowed with the Media Personality of the Year Award...

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WHO, Africa-CDC say Africa facing widening malaria funding gap

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres...

10m farmers to receive soil advisory services by 2027, says govt

The Federal Government says no fewer than 10 million...