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Monthly Archives: August, 2017

World Ranger Day: Tribute to fallen frontline fighters

In a message to commemorate the World Ranger Day 2017, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretary-General,...

CITES reviews sustainability of wildlife trade

Close to 500 scientific experts, specialists and other observers, ranging from fisheries agencies and bird breeders to botanical gardens and musical instrument industries, gathered...

What delegates will negotiate at COP23 in Bonn

The United Nations Climate Change Conferences or Conference of Parties (COP) are yearly conferences held in the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention...

Cholera count reaches 500,000 in Yemen

The total number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen this year hit the half a million mark on Sunday, August 13, 2017 and nearly...

WorldStage Summit 2017 to explore innovation for economic transformation

All is set for the WorldStage Economic Summit 2017with the theme: “Transforming Business and Economy Through Innovation”. It holds in Lagos on Wednesday, August...

Peoples Tribunal to hear human, environmental rights violation cases

Five hundred activists from the Southern African People's Solidarity Network from Tuesday, August 15, 2017 move into Stay City and will, from Thursday, August 17 to...

Mauritius island resort substitutes diesel for solar power

Mauritius-based hotel operator, LUX* Resorts & Hotels, has implemented 130 solar panels and batteries to fully substitute diesel-based power generation for the needs of...

Nigeria to phase out plastic bags, says minister

Nigeria is desirous of eradicating the use of polythene bags for recyclable paper bags and in the process generate wealth from waste, Environment Minister...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National...

Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning...
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