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667m Africans in extreme poverty – ECA

COVID-19 pandemic may have pushed additional 55 million Africans into extreme poverty, bringing the tally to 667 million. Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission...

Earthquake: Turkey seeks humanitarian assistance from Nigeria

The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Nigeria has appealed for humanitarian assistance from Nigeria for victims of the earthquake that hit some...

Flood killed 29, affected 2,934 in Bauchi in 2022 – Official

Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (BASEMA) has said no fewer than 29 people were killed and 2,934 others affected by floods in the state in...

UN seeks $2bn support for Somalia to address drought, famine

UN and partners on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, solicited the support of international community to raise $2.6 billion to assist some 7.6 million people...

WFP highlights Africa’s biggest hunger crisis at pope’s visit to DRC

UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday, February 2, 2023, said that aid agencies faced growing demands and shrinking funds in the Democratic Republic...

StopEACOP campaign demands release of climate activist Barigye Bob

The StopEACOP campaign says it is deeply concerned about the ongoing detention of the climate activist Barigye Bob. Bob, a respected and well-known advocate for...

Why govt established HYPADEC, by MD 

Managing Director, Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, says the commission is established to bring succour to communities residing around...

Group urges Buhari to reverse ‘unlawful’ electricity tariff hike

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba and the Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory...

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How Europe can use emissions trading to also manage carbon removals

The emissions trading system launched by the European Union in 2005 could one day also be used to capture...
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WorldStage president wants govt to compel Nigerian firms to commit 80% of advert budget to local media

The President/CEO, WorldStage Limited (WorldStage), Mr. Segun Adeleye, has proposed that the Federal Government of Nigeria should issue an executive order to compel corporate organisations in the country to devote...

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How Europe can use emissions trading to also manage carbon removals

The emissions trading system launched by the European Union...

WorldStage president wants govt to compel Nigerian firms to commit 80% of advert budget to local media

The President/CEO, WorldStage Limited (WorldStage), Mr. Segun Adeleye, has proposed that the Federal Government of Nigeria...
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