Monthly Archives: March, 2020

Lagos residents urged to desist from dumping refuse in drainages

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has urged residents to desist from dumping refuse in drainages in order to avoid...

How coronavirus could halt world’s emissions growth

Humans have seemed unable to get a handle on climate change, with global emissions of greenhouse gases continuing to grow every year. But a microscopic pathogen,...

Gombe earmarks N600m for rural water projects

The Gombe State Government says it has earmarked N600 million for projects to improve rural water supply across the 11 local government areas in the state. Alhaji...

Nepal closes Mount Everest over coronavirus

Nepal has closed all of its Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest this climbing season because of fears of coronavirus outbreak, a government minister said...

Barrage of dust and rain storms leave 20 dead in Egypt

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Friday, March 13, 2020 said at least 20 people died in accidents linked to Egypt’s worst weather in decades. Madbouli...

Lagos claims index case transmission of coronavirus broken

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government has eliminated the threat of COVID-19 outbreak through the Italian index case. Abayomi, briefing...

WHO, UN Foundation launch COVID-19 solidarity response fund

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says a new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Solidarity Response Fund will raise money from a wide range of donors to...

132,000 cases of COVID-19 reported in 123 countries – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than than 132,000 cases of  Coronavirus ( COVID-19)  have now been reported to WHO, from 123...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...

Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

An electrical engineer, Mr. Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble...

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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including...

Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says...