Yearly Archives: 2020

595 new cases raise Nigeria’s COVID-19 total to 33,153

Nigeria has announced 575 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 33,153. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)...

More people going hungry – UN

The United Nations in its latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report says more people are going hungry. Released on Monday,...

Soaring Florida coronavirus cases cast shadow over tourism, Disney

Florida recorded more than 12,600 new coronavirus cases on Monday, July 13, 2020, its second-highest daily tally since the outbreak began. This coincides with the...

Extreme heatwaves are not being recorded in sub-Saharan Africa, study reveals

Extreme heat events in sub-Saharan Africa are rapidly worsening because of climate change – but the records suggest they are not happening, and thus...

Study knocks AGRA, alleges its promises are untrue

A study that assessed activities of the Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) has issued the agricultural organisation a negative report card. Released on Monday,...

IAR&T makes research into increasing seed longevity top priority

The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has recommended crop breeding, agronomic management and conditioning of storage facilities as...

Anambra plans massive housing construction to reduce deficit

The Anambra State Ministry of Housing on Monday, July 13, 2020 said the construction of 10,000 to 20,000 new houses yearly would reduce the...

Lagos records 12 COVID-19 deaths within 24 hours

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 12 COVID-19 related mortalities were recorded within 24 hours in Lagos State on Sunday, July 12,...

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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, hosted the...
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Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may...

Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brasília, a document that guides both the...

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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in...

Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day...