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Govt creates 74,413 employments through environmental projects

The Federal Government says it has created 74,413 employment opportunities for Nigerians through effective implementation of various environmental projects in the country. Minister of State,...

700,000 South Sudanese hit by worst floods in decades, says UN

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 said it was alarmed by the humanitarian impact of the worst flooding in decades...

Put human rights at centre of environmental policy, CSOs tell world leaders

Over 150 civil society organisations (CSOs) and academics have signed open letter calling on world leaders to integrate human rights into global and national...

Guterres calls for accelerated action on jobs, poverty eradication

Almost two years into the COVID-19 crisis, a huge divergence in the recovery is undermining global trust and solidarity, according to a new policy...

UCLG Africa, 01Talent Africa collaborate to speed up continental digital transformation process

The socio-economic development of the continent will be local, or it will not be. It will also be digital, or it will not be. If...

Shell trains 40 Imo youths for Assah North-Ohaji South gas project

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has commenced a one-year professional and vocational training for 40 youths from the SPDC Joint Venture...

AfDB fund provides $7.3m for youth empowerment

The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund, has provided more than $7.3 million for youth empowerment. According to...

WFP, FAO identify 23 countries as ‘highest alert’ hunger hotspots

The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) say in the next four months, conflict, COVID-19 and the climate crisis...

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Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico

A total of 120 active forest fires have been recorded in Mexico, preliminarily affecting 7,137 hectares in 19 states,...
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ECOWAS requires $5.2bn to address infrastructure deficit, says Commissioner

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it requires about $5.2 billion to address infrastructure deficit and...

Govt, stakeholders to reduce black carbon emissions by 83% in 2030

The Federal Government and Self Help Africa, an NGO, have initiated moves to reduce black carbon emissions by 83...

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Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico

A total of 120 active forest fires have been...

ECOWAS requires $5.2bn to address infrastructure deficit, says Commissioner

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