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‘Prioritise nuclear disarmament, climate action’ – Groups declare for peace, justice ahead of atomic bomb anniversary

As the world approaches 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) along with...

13% derivation: Niger Delta leader hails Nwoko’s push for direct allocation to host communities

The Bolowei (Traditional Prime Minister) of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, Dr Wellington Okirika, has commended Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) for his bold stance...

NNPC/Heirs Energies JV launches university scholarship for OML 17 host communities

The NNPC/Heirs Energies Joint Venture has launched the OML 17 University Scholarship Programme (USP) aimed at supporting educational development in its host communities. The initiative...

CAPPA condemns Ibadan varsity’s suspension of student activists, urges reinstatement

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in very strong terms what it described as the "shameful victimisation and suspension" of three young...

U.S. floods: UN chief condoles with families of 80 victims

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the deadly floods in Texas, U.S. No fewer than...

Groups flay abductions, killings of human rights defenders in Kenya

Human rights groups across Africa are horrified by the continued crackdown on peaceful protests and the abduction and detention of individuals suspected by the...

UNFCCC accused of censoring Palestine solidarity at Bonn climate talks

Civil society organisations participating in the United Nations climate negotiations have condemned what they describe as the UNFCCC Secretariat’s censorship of expressions of solidarity with Palestine. On...

World Refugee Day: Nigeria houses 138,154 refugees in 33 states, FCT – Govt

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday, June 20, 2025, reiterated its commitment toward protecting and assisting all the 138,154 refugees in the country...

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Japan backs UNESCO with $50,000 to boost flood resilience in Niger

The Government of Japan and UNESCO have signed an Arrangement Letter to implement a $50,000 flood resilience project in...
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Philippines: Group urges govt to prioritise waste reduction over waste-to-energy

As International Zero Waste Month draws to a close, environmental NGO, BAN Toxics, has urged the Philippine government to...

TotalEnergies, Mozambique announce restart of nation’s LNG activities

Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanné, met on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Afungi with President of the...

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Japan backs UNESCO with $50,000 to boost flood resilience in Niger

The Government of Japan and UNESCO have signed an...

Philippines: Group urges govt to prioritise waste reduction over waste-to-energy

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