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Land taxation can reduce wealth inequality – Study

Taxing land instead of capital could reduce the widening gap between rich and poor in societies, finds a new study from the Potsdam Institute...

ANEEJ team engages Norwegian oil fund on human rights violations in Nigeria

The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has led a delegation of campaigners to Norway to engage the Norwegian Oil Fund (Norges...

Gaza/Israel: UN bodies, CSO call for humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP) and World...

World Food Day: FAO wants govts to prioritise water in policy, planning

Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Dr. Qu Dongyu, says governments need to prioritise water in policy and planning, across...

Nnimmo Bassey: Build solidarity, not walls

I thank the Chancellor and President, and the entire family of York University for the great honour being extended to me today. Being born at...

Mozambique LNG: Total faces criminal court charges for negligence during Palma attack

A criminal complaint has been filed in France against Total for manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger, by survivors and families...

Independence Day tragedy: HOMEF demands action as victims count loses

On Independence Day October 1, 2023, Nigeria woke up to a sad tale of an explosion and fire on the busy stretch at the...

Edo oil producing community seeks end to oil and gas extractions

The people of indigenous Gele Gele Community in Edo State in Nigeria have called for an end to oil and gas exploration in their...

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Professionals tasked to be dedicated, innovative on preserving forests, addressing climate change

Director-General, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Prof. Zachariah Yaduma, has said enormous challenges facing the world in preserving forests...
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Failure of REA boss to appear before Reps described as ‘disrespectful’

The House of Representatives committee on Renewable Energy has mandated the Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, to...

CSOs demand reform of Cross River forestry laws to curb deforestation, empower communities

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Cross River State have declared as obsolete the state’s forestry laws, citing this as reason...

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Professionals tasked to be dedicated, innovative on preserving forests, addressing climate change

Director-General, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Prof. Zachariah Yaduma,...

Failure of REA boss to appear before Reps described as ‘disrespectful’

The House of Representatives committee on Renewable Energy has...
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