Yearly Archives: 2020

Health

COVID-19: For the tobacco industry, it’s all about profit

In times of crisis some corporations profit while others break. For the tobacco industry the COVID-19 pandemic which has shut down many nations and...

Michael Simire - May 11, 2020

Health

COVID-19: 47 Kano health workers infected, UCH records new case

The Kano State Government has confirmed that some 47 medical workers tested positive to the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in the state. Dr. Tijjani Husaain, the...

Michael Simire - May 10, 2020

Health

COVID-19: 60-year-old U.S. citizen dies in Delta, Lagos discharges more patients

The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the death of a 60-year-old U.S. citizen in the state, due to suspected complications arising from COVID-19. The...

Michael Simire - May 10, 2020

Climate Change

Scheme to boost Nigeria’s climate change literacy

An educational programme tailored after a Norwegian initiative has set a five-year target to increase Nigeria’s current state of climate change literacy by roughly...

Michael Simire - May 10, 2020

Health

Kenya COVID-19 cases hit 672 as 23 more confirmed

Kenya’s Ministry of Health, on Sunday, May 10, 2020 confirmed 23 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 672. Rashid Aman, Chief...

Michael Simire - May 10, 2020

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Rivers demolishes two hotels for flouting lockdown order

The Rivers State Government on Sunday, May 10, 2020 demolished two hotels in the state for flouting lockdown orders and State’s Executive Order No....

Michael Simire - May 10, 2020

Conservation

Migratory Bird Day: Groups seek awareness on migratory birds’ key role

In commemoration of World Migratory Bird Day 2020 observed on Saturday, May 9, the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) in collaboration with the...

Michael Simire - May 10, 2020

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