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Monthly Archives: August, 2020

COVID-19: Lagos closes Eti-Osa Isolation Centre, Agidingbi to follow

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says the Eti-Osa Isolation Centre has been closed down, with effect from the night of Friday, July 31,...

Fires on the rise in Brazil’s Amazon despite ban

In spite of a ban, the number of fires in Brazil’s Amazon region continues to rise, according to official figures released Saturday, August 1,...

Night curfew imposed in Australia’s Melbourne as COVID-19 cases rise

A night curfew has been announced in Australia’s second-largest city of Melbourne as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, mostly due to community transmission, despite...

Govt asked to reject draft policy on alternatives to cigarettes

Civil society and public health groups operating under the aegis of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) have opposed the “Draft Policy on Conventional...

New forest policy will help preserve Nigeria’s ecosystems, says minister

Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar, has said that the new National Forest Policy (NFP) recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC)...

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Power sector reforms will lead to sustainability, says Adelabu

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to setting the power sector on the path of sustainability and bankability...
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Burkina Faso takes bold steps to safeguard ivory stocks, combat wildlife crime

In June 2025, Burkina Faso marked a significant milestone in its commitment to elephant conservation and the fight against wildlife trafficking,...

GCR upgrades Shelter Afrique’s long and short-term issuer ratings, maintains stable outlook

Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has affirmed and upgraded Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) international and several key national scale...

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Power sector reforms will lead to sustainability, says Adelabu

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to setting...

Burkina Faso takes bold steps to safeguard ivory stocks, combat wildlife crime

In June 2025, Burkina Faso marked a significant milestone in its...
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