Monthly Archives: May, 2018

Agency warns that desertification may engulf Nigeria

The Director General, National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Mr Goni Ahmed, says desertification, if not tackled, will spread across the nation. Ahmed...

Congo’s Ebola cases rise to 14

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has risen from three to 14, according to the Central African country’s Health Ministry. “In total since...

Nuimi, Saloum national parks tagged areas of ecological importance

The Executive Director of the National Environment Agency of The Gambia has said that protected areas play a fundamental role in the conservation of...

Over half of world’s population lacks access to essential healthcare services – WHO

More than half the global population lacked access to essential healthcare services, the latest annual report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed...

WASH practices crucial in fight against Ebola, others – WaterAid

WaterAid Nigeria on Thursday, May 17, 2018 warned that efforts to fight Ebola and other diseases threatening the nation and continent cannot be successfully...

Planners seek review, implementation of Anambra Structure Plans

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) wants the Anambra State Government to review and implement the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Structure...

AfDB approves $100m for expansion of fertiliser production in Nigeria

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $100 million senior loan to Nigerian firm, Indorama Eleme Fertiliser & Chemicals Limited, to support the company’s...

WHO, Gabon collaborate to guard against Ebola virus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Gabonese ministry of health are to set up a safety plan to prevent the spread of Ebola...

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Nigeria’s oil reserves dropped to 37.01bn barrels in January – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the nation’s crude oil and condensates reserves dropped to 37.01 billion...
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Researchers find link between ultra-processed foods and infertility in women

Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster...

Despite increased LG allocation, Oyo community cut off due to bridge abandoned 10 years ago

For over 10 years, residents of Ifelodun Community, in Oke-Odo, under the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State,...

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Nigeria’s oil reserves dropped to 37.01bn barrels in January – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the...

Researchers find link between ultra-processed foods and infertility in women

Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have...