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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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...