Monthly Archives: April, 2021

165 dead, 45 missing due to tropical cyclone Seroja in Indonesia

The death toll of tropical cyclone Seroja in Indonesia rose to 165 with 45 still missing, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Thursday,...

Stop using smoking scenes in movies, groups urge entertainers

Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on relevant stakeholders in the entertainment industry to stop using smoking scenes in movies, music videos and product...

World Bank to provide COVID-19 finance to 50 countries by mid 2021

The World Bank will provide 50 countries with finance to buy COVID-19 vaccines by mid-2021, Mr David Malpass, World Bank Group President, has said. Malpass...

HYPREP chairman decries sabotage in Ogoni communities

Traditional rulers and youths in Ogoni land have been advised to safeguard public infrastructure from vandals bent on sabotaging efforts of government. This is contained...

Nestlé introduces ‘Live Strong With Iron’ campaign

As part of its actions to address the challenge of iron deficiency in Nigeria, Nestlé Nigeria on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 commenced the “Live Strong...

WaterAid wants global leaders to commit $1.2bn to water, toilets

WaterAid Nigeria, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 called on global leaders to commit at least $1.2 billion to ensure all hospitals, clinics have clean...

Ikeazor advocates speedy passage of Climate Change Bill

As the National Council on Environment opened on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Abuja, the Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, has...

African presidents, global leaders support climate change adaptation action for continent

In what looks like a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only 5% to global emissions, more than 30...

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NNPC launches Cawthorne crude onto global market, exports first cargo to Netherlands

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has commenced export of its new crude grade – Cawthorne, marking a...
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Activists deploy eco-comedy to tackle Nigeria’s environmental crisis

Environmental activists have adopted humour as a strategic tool to confront Nigeria’s growing ecological crisis. The activists insisted that traditional...

OPEC+ warns of cost of repairing energy assets in Middle East

Eight countries forming the core of the OPEC+ group of oil producers have voiced concern over Iran’s attacks on...

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NNPC launches Cawthorne crude onto global market, exports first cargo to Netherlands

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has commenced...

Activists deploy eco-comedy to tackle Nigeria’s environmental crisis

Environmental activists have adopted humour as a strategic tool...