Yearly Archives: 2018

Flooding: Schools shut in Anambra community as distribution of relief materials commences

All primary, post primary and tertiary schools in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra have been temporarily closed in reaction to the flood disaster...

Zambia expresses concern over cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe

The Zambian government on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 expressed concern over the outbreak of cholera in neighbouring Zimbabwe, saying the outbreak could spill over. Cholera...

Edo promises intervention in gully erosion-ridden communities

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 said the state government would soon carry out intervention work in three gully...

Flood shuts down Oko Poly campus

The Management of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, has directed its students in Atani Campus to vacate immediately, due to flooding that has submerged...

10 million cases of TB recorded in 2017 – WHO

An estimated 10 million people worldwide developed Tuberculosis (TB) in 2017, and the world is far from ending the epidemic, the World Health Organisation...

Nigeria launches national Talanoa Dialogue with online assessment

Nigeria has launched the initial phase of its National Talanoa Dialogue, a process designed to help countries implement and enhance their Nationally Determined Contributions...

South Africa issues cholera alert following outbreak in neighbouring Zimbabwe

South Africa on Monday, September 17, 2018 issued a cholera alert following an outbreak in neighbouring Zimbabwe. “There is a significant risk that travelers from...

World Cleanup Day: Group clears 250 tonnes of trash nationwide

An environmental group, “Let’s Do It! Nigeria”, has mobilised stakeholders to clear 249.63 tonnes of trash nationwide, to commemorate the 2018 World Cleanup Day...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is seeking compliance with wetlands protection in oil...
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G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged to enact a windfall tax or tax on the excess...

South Africa: Budget 2026 fails to fast-track just transition, tackle inequality – Group

In a period of economic uncertainty and escalating climate impacts, The Green Connection is of the opinion that South Africa's Budget 2026 misses...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP)...

G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged...