Monthly Archives: August, 2018

West Africa moves to tackle vector-borne diseases

Bothered by the threat posed by vector-borne diseases to the socio-economic development of the region, West African countries have adopted a campaign by which...

Seven years after attack, Abuja UN building yet to resurrect

Seven years after the UN building in Abuja was hit by insurgents in which 21 persons died, the reconstruction of the building has been...

Germany pledges up to €340m in farm aid after drought

The German Government will launch a special aid programme worth up to €340 million euros to help farmers after this summer’s drought massively damaged...

Lagos opens new transfer loading stations to address waste disposal challenges

The Lagos State Government says it has opened two more Transfer Loading Stations (TLS) for effective waste management. Mr Adebola Shabi, the Special Adviser on...

Government tasked on water hygiene, sanitation

A medical researcher, Dr Bamidele Iwalokun, has urged government at all levels to provide and enforce compliance with enabling acts on water hygiene and...

NEMA partners with insurers on safety, disaster mitigation

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is partnering with insurance companies to sensitise residents on safety measures and insurance policies meant to mitigate...

Plastic pollution: Firms urged to switch to biodegradable polymers

A retired don, Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, has said that the ultimate solution to curbing plastic waste is for firms generating them to switch from...

Kaduna State warns residents of imminent flooding

The Kaduna State Government has urged communities along riversides to maintain vigilance over imminent flood on night of Tuesday, August 21, 2018 and the...

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Stakeholders explore potential in new EIA initiative

Stakeholders in the environmental sector have explored the potential of a new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) initiative in Nigeria. The...
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Graduation from least developed country status: São Tomé and Príncipe presents 2026-2040 investment strategy

In December 2024, São Tomé and Príncipe officially graduated from the category of least developed countries (LDCs). Shortly after, in December 2025, the Gulf of Guinea archipelago presented in Brussels a national sustainable development strategy through 2040...

François Menguelé emerges UCLG Africa’s new Secretary General

The Executive Committee of the pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) has officially appointed...

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Stakeholders explore potential in new EIA initiative

Stakeholders in the environmental sector have explored the potential...

Graduation from least developed country status: São Tomé and Príncipe presents 2026-2040 investment strategy

In December 2024, São Tomé and Príncipe officially graduated from the category of least developed countries (LDCs). Shortly after, in December 2025, the...