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Monthly Archives: August, 2018

World Elephant Day: An urgent call to protect Nigeria’s elephants

“Are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant, except in a picture book?” - David Attenborough. Of...

World tourism industry pledges climate neutrality

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has signed up to the United Nations Climate Neutral Now initiative with a pledge to measure its greenhouse gas...

Unlocking Nigeria’s potential through standard gauge rail service

In fulfillment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign promises to unlock the country’s potential through sustainable and effective rail services, the 154km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge...

Germany holds back decision on aid for farmers amid drought

Germany’s Agriculture Ministry is holding steady in its decision to wait for final official figures on the extent of damage caused by drought before...

WHO urges access to tackle Ebola in DRC’s conflict zone

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for “free and secure” access to the Ebola-affected people in the conflict-affected region of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic...

FMBN begins ‘Rent to Own’ pilot scheme with 3,000 homes

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Board has approved the implementation of the “Rent-To-Own” pilot housing scheme to begin with 3,000 houses nationwide. A...

Firms urged to curb plastic pollution through recycling

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Sunday, August 12, 2019 urged companies manufacturing Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) to save the environment from plastic pollution...

Oilwatch urges Africa to transit to renewable energy, diversify from fossil fuels

African governments have been told to urgently transit to renewable energy, while diversifying their economies away from dependence on fossil fuels, exploitation of peoples...

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World Malaria Day: UK supports Nigeria’s fight against malaria with £1bn

United Kingdom has contributed about £1 billion to the global fund against malaria and other diseases in Nigeria for...
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World Malaria Day: Over half of world at risk of mosquito-borne diseases

Scientists on Thursday, April 25, 2024, warned that by the end of the century more than half of the...

China continues to battle flood in Pearl River Basin

China’s Ministry of Water Resources is intensifying precautionary measures against flooding as heavy rain continues to lash southern China. The...

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World Malaria Day: UK supports Nigeria’s fight against malaria with £1bn

United Kingdom has contributed about £1 billion to the...

World Malaria Day: Over half of world at risk of mosquito-borne diseases

Scientists on Thursday, April 25, 2024, warned that by...
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