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Monthly Archives: September, 2018

Lagos among world’s dirtiest cities, say waste managers

The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM), popularly known as Public Private Participation (PSP), says Lagos State has now become one of the...

Global goal to end poverty by 2030 unlikely – World Bank

People living on less than $1.90 a day have fallen to record low of about 655 million – or nine per cent of the...

Abu Dhabi named world’s safest city

Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been named the safest city in the world for the second year by Numbeo. Numbeo...

Countries aren’t pricing carbon high enough to meet climate targets – Report

Governments need to raise carbon prices much faster if they are to meet their commitments on cutting emissions and slowing the pace of climate...

CSOs flay Africa’s poor implementation of environmental policies

African Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised concerns on lack of follow up and implementation of environmental policies by African governments. In a statement to...

Africa’s Environment Ministers call for action through innovative solutions

Guided by global environmental concern, ministers of environment and government representatives of African nations have committed to promote and invest in innovative solutions while...

1.3b people at risk of tuberculosis – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that a quarter of the world’s population has TB infection or some 1.3 billion people are at risk of...

73rd session of UN General Assembly opens in New York

The 73rd session of the UN General Assembly opened on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 with its President, Ms María Fernanda Espinosa, pledging to use...

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NEMA urges flood-prone communities to embrace risk reduction

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged flood-affected communities to adopt improved environmental practices and disaster risk reduction,...
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Conference urges stronger collaboration against infectious diseases

The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called for strengthened intersectoral collaboration to improve prevention, detection and control of...

Commissioner says law, vision, drive Lagos waterfront development

Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Alebiosu, says the state’s waterfront agenda is driven by...

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NEMA urges flood-prone communities to embrace risk reduction

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged flood-affected...

Conference urges stronger collaboration against infectious diseases

The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called for...
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