Human Welfare

Human Welfare

Ogonize and Yasunize: A hidden battle of words

We have always been concerned about words. Words are powerful. They help us communicate events that unfold around us. They are building blocks for...
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Human Welfare

World off track on safe, fair food systems – Report

A 2025 EAT-Lancet study says less than one per cent of the world’s population lives in a “safe and just space” where food needs,...
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Human Welfare

PSI, DGB enlighten trade unions on campaign planning in electricity, water, waste sectors

From October 2 to 3, 2025, the Public Service International (PSI) and DGB hosted a two-day Campaign and Strategy Meeting on "Promoting Transparency and...
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Human Welfare

UN pressing ahead for better world amid global crises — Guterres

The UN is pressing ahead with a mission for a better world during a year of escalating global turmoil, including widening wars, economic hardship...
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Human Welfare

African entrepreneurs win $400,000 in catalytic funding to tackle poverty

African startups have been awarded a total of $400,000 through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, a flagship initiative of FINCA Ventures. This year’s competition attracted more...
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Human Welfare

Eni awards 30 post graduate scholarships to Nigerian graduates

Eni’s subsidiary, Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), on behalf of NNPC Limited and NAE PSC, has awarded scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for Post...
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Human Welfare

At least 146 land, environmental defenders killed or disappeared globally in 2024 – Report

The Global Witness has released a disturbing report titled "Roots of Resistance" which captures attacks and intimidation faced by land and environmental defenders across Africa as...
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Human Welfare

Global action ‘Draw the Line’ moves against genocide, injustice, fossil fuels, calls for rights, jobs, justice

 In the lead-up to COP30 and as world leaders gather in New York for the General Assembly of the United Nations tens of thousands of people...
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PETAN urges firms to leverage OTC for global expansion

Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has urged indigenous oil and gas companies to leverage the forthcoming 2026 Offshore...
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Weak tobacco tax regime profits industry, not citizens – CISLAC

The Civil Society Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has decried Nigeria’s newly approved 2026 tobacco tax policy warning  that the measure...
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NNPC refutes allegations of refinery scrap, equipment sale

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has described as false and misleading reports suggesting it is selling...

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EnviroNews photographer, Adebote Mayowa, among COP29 photo competition winners

Nigerian photographer, Adebote Mayowa, has been named among the...
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