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Monthly Archives: June, 2017

SDGs implementation in Ghana gets needed political backing

The acceptance by President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo of Ghana to chair the national High Level Inter-ministerial Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals...

Achim Steiner assumes office as UNDP boss

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has welcomed Achim Steiner as he begins a four-year term as Administrator of the organisation. Mr. Steiner’s appointment as...

UNIDO, others explore industrialisation, investment in Africa

Parliamentarians, policymakers, public and private investors, and representatives of civil society have discussed investing in the industrialisation process of developing countries, particularly in Africa....

Confederation Cup: Cameroon, Russia, others crash out

African Champion, Cameroon, has crashed out of the current FIFA Confederation Cup in Russia, with a 1-3 loss to World Champion, Germany in the...

Yemen cholera outbreak worst in the world – WHO, UNICEF

The deadly cholera outbreak in Yemen is the direct consequence of two years of heavy conflict, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United...

Nigeria takes lead, develops National Policy for Controlled Medicines

Nigeria is stepping out as the first country in Africa to roll-out a novel National Policy for Controlled Medicines (NPCM). Experts from diverse fields comprising...

Palau, Slovenia, Viet Nam ratify Minamata Convention

The Governments of Palau, Thailand, Slovenia and Viet Nam have deposited their instruments of ratification, thereby becoming the 66th to 69th future Parties to...

How GM crops impact environment – Study

A newly released peer-reviewed paper appears to have drawn attention to environmental challenges associated with genetically-modified (GM) crops, as well as the gaps in...

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Group backs Adelabu on free meter, berates DISCOs

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has been commended for his decision to ensure free distribution of meters to...
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Nigeria, GEF, UNEP partner to reduce plastic pollution

The Federal Government is partnering with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to...

WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children

Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organisation...

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Group backs Adelabu on free meter, berates DISCOs

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has been commended...

Nigeria, GEF, UNEP partner to reduce plastic pollution

The Federal Government is partnering with the Global Environment...
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