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NITP: A case for action-oriented agenda in 2017 (2)

“You teach me, I forget. You show me, I remember. You involved me, I understand.”…Edward O. Wilson, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer prize...

NITP: A case for action-oriented agenda in 2017

This article was written on the first day of the new year 2017, hence I seize the golden oppourtunity to greet numerous readers of...

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Insurgency: Hundreds of Nigerian refugees in Chad, Cameroon, Niger – NEMA

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How NEMA manages about 5m IDPs in Northeast

The Northeast region of Nigeria has suffered severe humanitarian crisis as a result of Boko Haram insurgency. This resulted in drastic decline in socio-economic...

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Africa’s road to Quito

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How sustainable transport can save trillions

Greater investment in greener, more sustainable transport systems is essential for propelling the economic and social development that is essential for achieving the Sustainable...

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Reactions as Germany launches ambitious 67-point climate plan to bridge emissions gap

Germany has introduced a sweeping 67-point climate plan to cut emissions by over 25 million tons by 2030, focusing...

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