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Monthly Archives: September, 2019

Philanthropists tasked on humanitarian intervention in health sector

The Federal Government has called on philanthropists and wealthy Nigerians to continue to support it through humanitarian intervention in all sectors of the country. The Minister of...

Images: PACJA climate strikes in Nairobi, Abidjan

In keeping with the 2019 Global Climate Strike, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) held walks in Nairobi, Kenya and Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Americans oppose drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – Study

Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been protected from oil and gas drilling for decades. Recently, however, the Trump administration announced their plan to open...

Go green, or die – Indian students hit streets for more climate action

Hundreds of Indian school children were on the streets on Friday, September 27, 2019 in a fresh wave of rallies and events demanding action...

Why Nigeria faces severe climate problems – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has given some insights into the severe climate challenges confronting the country, saying “Nigeria is a neighbour to the Sahara Desert, Lake Chad...

Why Nigeria should criminalise open defecation to safeguard health, environment

The significance of sanitation to safeguard human health is undisputable, it is essential for human dignity, health and well-being. Open defecation, which has become a daily occurrence in...

58% of Europe’s native tree species under threat – Report

More than half of the tree species that only grow in Europe are at risk of going extinct, according to a study published by the International...

Agroecology as innovation

On July 3, the High-Level Panel of Experts of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) released its much-anticipated report on agroecology in Rome. The report...

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SSB tax: Should private profits supersede public health?

Nigeria’s shift toward a pro-health review of the tax payable by manufacturers of non-alcoholic, sweetened, and carbonated drinks, commonly...
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WaterAid empowers volunteers in Ikorodu community to champion hygiene

WaterAid Nigeria has trained 30 Volunteer Hygiene promoters for Maya Aladiye and Maya Olorijo communities in Ikorodu North Local...

Ekuri Community alleges illegal logging in protected forest

Residents of New Ekuri Community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have raised concerns over alleged...

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SSB tax: Should private profits supersede public health?

Nigeria’s shift toward a pro-health review of the tax...

WaterAid empowers volunteers in Ikorodu community to champion hygiene

WaterAid Nigeria has trained 30 Volunteer Hygiene promoters for...
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