Monthly Archives: March, 2020

Kogi, NEWMAP intensify effort to curb erosion menace

The Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), has intensified effort in tackling the menace of erosion across the...

COVID-19: Three suspected cases in Lagos tested negative

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the three travellers from France, England and China suspected of having COVID-19 have tested...

How GEM parboiled rice leads to increased livelihood opportunities in Nigeria

Justina Musa is in a joyous mood. The source of her joy and excitement isn’t far-fetched – the demand for domestic rice has risen to an...

Women’s Day: Female installers ensuring safe delivery with solar power

Born in Liberia, Youngor Flomo’s dream was to become a nurse. Without support for training in nursing, she took a position at a renewable energy organisation...

COVID-19: Bonn meetings, Africa Climate Week, African Capitals of Culture launch put on hold

The UN Climate Change secretariat, in close collaboration with all the other organising partners, has decided to put Africa Climate Week in Kampala on hold. This...

Women’s Day: Tobacco control a worthy cause for women

March 8 is dedicated to honouring women’s achievements in different spheres of life annually. It is also a day that women from different backgrounds and culture...

Seduced by petroleum – Nnimmo Bassey

Multiple oil spills continue unabated in the oilfields of the Niger Delta. While the oil companies claim that they have bettered their sense of responsibility by...

Five new countries report coronavirus cases

Five new countries/territories/areas have reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The UN body lists them to include...

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Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, says the government will introduce incentives to...
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Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Darma as the...

AU, EU unveil €100m initiatives to boost Africa’s health security, others

The African Union and the European Commission have unveiled new health initiatives worth over €100 million to strengthen health...

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Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,...

Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered...