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Indian, Bangladeshi Cyclone Amphan concern amidst coronavirus lockdown

As Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in India and Bangladesh around 16:00 local time on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, it is expected to bring heavy...

TAAT catalyses commercialisation of High Iron Beans in Burundi

Common bean is a major food and cash crop for more than 90% of smallholder farmers in Burundi. Beans provide 20% of required calories...

Biological Diversity Day: World celebrates nature as source of solutions to global challenges

The importance of nature for man’s wellbeing is being highlighted throughout this week, with daily sub-themes, in advance of Friday’s International Day for Biological Diversity...

Tens of thousands evacuated as India, Bangladesh brace for super cyclone

Authorities in eastern India and Bangladesh were scrambling on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 to move tens of thousands of villagers away from coasts expected...

Corporations urge net-zero emissions recovery from COVID-19

Some 155 companies - with a combined market capitalisation of over $2.4 trillion and representing over five million employees - have signed a statement urging governments...

World Health Assembly applauds nurses in fight against COVID-19

The World Health Assembly, convened by World Health Organisation (WHO) has applauded nurses and midwives in their fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, describing them...

Expert calls for enforcement of EPR policy to boost recycling

A recycling expert, Mr Adewole Taiwo, has called for the enforcement of the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) policy to boost recycling business in Nigeria. Taiwo,...

World Health Assembly: WHO says COVID-19 risk remains high

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the majority of the world’s population remain susceptible to coronavirus (COVID-19) as the risk remained high. WHO Director-General, Dr...

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Residents scoop fuel as diesel tanker overturns on Lagos bridge

A diesel tanker overturned on Tincan-Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos State, on Monday, January 19, 2026. The incident occurred inward...
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Women in housing conference to enhance gender-responsive development in built environment

The Founder and Convener of the 2026 Africa Women in Housing and Construction (AWHC) Conference and Business Expo, Flora...

Govt intensifies efforts to address housing deficits, urban development challenges

The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to address Nigeria’s growing housing deficit through a new national housing...

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Residents scoop fuel as diesel tanker overturns on Lagos bridge

A diesel tanker overturned on Tincan-Liverpool Bridge in Apapa,...

Women in housing conference to enhance gender-responsive development in built environment

The Founder and Convener of the 2026 Africa Women...
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