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Monthly Archives: February, 2018

Inclusive policy implementation, key to attaining SDGs – UNESCO

The Regional Director, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Mr Yao Ydo, says inclusive policy implementation was the key for African nations to...

172 dead as listeriosis outbreak hits South Africa

A listeriosis outbreak, believed to be the world’s largest, has claimed 172 lives in South Africa, the Department of Health said on Thursday, February...

Lagos waste: Government, PSP, Visionscape resolve differences

The differences which gave rise to the emergence of refuse across Lagos State over the implementation of a new waste management policy encapsulated in...

Nigeria’s conflict is a result of environmental devastation across West Africa

Nigeria is experiencing a major conflict between nomadic herdsmen and indigenous farmers. In 2016, the conflict led to the death of 2,500 people, displaced...

Adesina urges America to support African agriculture as a business

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has made a strong case for increased American and global investments to help unlock...

Groups flay ‘Big Brother Naija’ smoking scenes, say they’re unlawful

Civil society groups have asked the Federal Government to penalise Multichoice, owners of DSTV and GoTV, for promoting smoking scenes in the ongoing Big...

Government launches national standard for drinking water quality

The Federal Government on Thursday, February 22, 2018 launched the Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality to promote the availability of safe drinking water...

PACJA lauds legislators’ support for Kenya climate policy

The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has welcomed the move by the Kenya Members of the National Assembly to support the passage of...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) held its Regional Caucus for North Africa...
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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of...

Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...
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