Monthly Archives: August, 2019

How climate change contributes to infectious diseases, by experts

The 5th African Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity organised by Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium got underway at the Sheraton Hotels in Abuja on...

Hydrological agency warns Nigerians to expect more floods

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned Nigerians to be prepared for more floods due to high rainfall intensity of long duration in the country. Mr Clement...

Govt, states told to honour agreements on water, sanitation

The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has urged the Federal Government to honour agreements and declarations entered with water and sanitation sector operators to ensure...

Govt reaffirms commitment to provision of safe, sustainable water

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe and sustainable water for all citizens. Mrs Rukayat Bako, the...

English town residents to return after threat of dam burst lifted

Residents of the English town of Whaley Bridge on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 are being allowed to return to their homes almost a week after fears...

SustyVibes’ Masterclass Series targets young professionals

Young professionals and students interested in building competency in sustainable development and effective communication will this month be hosted to a Masterclass Series courtesy of SustyVibes. The...

FAO seeks govt policies to make African farmers climate-resilient

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has solicited assistance to African farmers to enable them to cope with the threats of climate change. In a statement on...

Group wants immediate EU ban on palm, soy oil biofuels

The recent decision by the European Union to phase out palm oil as a biofuel by 2030 has been described as unrealistic and “far too late”. Germany-based...

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Abuja technology forum to convene youth, CSOs, media

PROMAD, a civic innovation organisation, says it will convene a one-day Hybrid Youth, CSO & Media Roundtable on Youth,...
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Nigeria unveils plan to lift 50m out of poverty by 2030

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has inaugurated the “One Humanitarian-One Poverty Response System...

Ikeja Electric cites generation drop for Lagos outages

Ikeja Electric (IE) says residents and businesses across Lagos are experiencing reduced electricity supply following a nationwide drop in...

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Abuja technology forum to convene youth, CSOs, media

PROMAD, a civic innovation organisation, says it will convene...

Nigeria unveils plan to lift 50m out of poverty by 2030

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr...