Monthly Archives: July, 2016

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Why lawmakers are vital to climate diplomacy, by UNDP

If Nigeria is to harness the opportunities that the new global climate regime presents, the legislature must be equipped with the requisite knowledge to...

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Sustainable Devpt

10 LGAs to benefit from N8.8bn World Bank, Sokoto projects

The World Bank and the Sokoto State Government are collaborating in the execution of various projects to the tune of N8.8 billion in the...

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Maryland community suffers severe damage after flooding

A community in Maryland in the US suffered "severe" damage from floods, including damaged buildings and cars swept away by rushing water, after around...

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News

Aisha Buhari to launch anti-human trafficking policy document

The wife of Nigeria’s President, Hajia Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, will on Monday, August 1 2016 in Abuja unveil the National Referral Mechanism for Protection...

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Health

Government, Shell collaborate on healthcare delivery

The Federal Ministry of Health and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) are exploring partnership opportunities in healthcare delivery. At a just-concluded Health Concepts...

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Climate Change

Refugees groan under Middle East heatwaves

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) will set up a committee to examine whether Mitrabah, Kuwait, set a new highest temperature record for the Eastern...

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Water & Sanitation