Human Welfare

Human Welfare

Peace Corps: The third rail of U.S. global development assistance

This article presents a case for now vastly expanding the United States Peace Corps in light of threatened cuts to it and the dismantling...
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Human Welfare

Ethiopia hunger crisis worsens as WFP faces critical funding gaps

More than 10 million people across Ethiopia now face hunger and malnutrition amid a perfect storm of conflict, displacement and weather emergencies, the U.N....
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Human Welfare

Red Cross Society, EU support 400 flood victims in Anambra

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, in partnership with the European Union, has distributed hygiene and sanitary items to 400 women and girls affected by...
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Human Welfare

11 years after Chibok Girls’ abduction: Lasisi makes case for remaining captives in new poetry video

Performance poet and journalist, Akeem Lasisi, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify the search for the remaining Chibok Girls...
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Human Welfare

UN food agency warns funding cuts a ‘death sentence’ for millions

Cutting funding for emergency food assistance could result in a death sentence for millions of people, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned...
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Human Welfare

Ogun celebrates key community road rehabilitated by Shell, partners

Officials of the Ogun State Government and community leaders have hailed Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) and NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) for their partnership...
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Human Welfare

NDDC releases N10bn to boost entrepreneurship in Niger Delta region

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has released N10 billion to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) to...
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Human Welfare

WFP funding crisis threatens food aid at Dzaleka Refugee Camp

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a critical funding shortfall that could lead to the suspension of food aid for Dzaleka...
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Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

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