Monthly Archives: May, 2021

COVID-19: Nigeria imposes fresh measures aimed at flights from Brazil, India,Turkey

The massive resurgence of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Brazil, Turkey and India has prompted the Nigerian Government to impose fresh measures aimed at...

Kebbi moves to save erosion threatened communities

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has directed the immediate repair of a road and culvert affected by gully erosion at Sastazai village in...

FCTA to fine residents N100,000 for illegal tree felling

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Sunday, May 2, 2021 said cutting down of a tree either in private compound or in a...

Nigerians spent N3.3trn on water, others in 2019 – Report

Households in Nigeria spent up to N3.3 trillion on water, sanitation and hygiene in 2019, a NBS/UNICEF 2019 WASH -NORM II survey report says. This...

Forum kicks-off process to assist in mobilising water and sanitation investments in Africa

The Development of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard, which will assist in mobilising water and sanitation investments in Africa through political commitment at the...

Ramadan: Stay away from trans fatty foods

Globally, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan which is observed by Muslims the world over as a period for fasting, prayer,...

UK data shows air pollution decreased to record lows in 2020 due to pandemic

The UK Government has released a publication containing statistics showing the trends in concentrations of five air pollutants using a variety of metrics for the period...

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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...