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Number of COVID-19 infections in Africa rising sharply – Centre

The number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in Africa is increasing rapidly against the backdrop of the discovery of the new Omicron variant, according to...

AfDB urges African nations to have clear-cut policies on sanitation

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called on African countries to have clear-cut policies that will address the funding gaps in the sanitation and...

Group seeks international cooperation to tackle wildlife crime in Vietnam

Despite government efforts to reverse the tide of illegal wildlife trade, Vietnamese-led criminal networks continue to play a major role in fuelling poaching and...

Africa’s civil society leave COP26 disappointed

African civil society organisations (CSOs) left Glasgow, United Kingdom disappointed with the outcome of the COP26 discussions. They observe with concern that developed nations...

Forum explores avenues to financing Africa’s post-COVID-19 development

African Heads of State, ministers, leaders of the private sector, development actors and academics will gather in Cabo Verde from December 2 to 4,...

Amalgam phase out: Group announces landmark successes across Africa

African governments, dentists, and consumers are increasingly turning against the use of dental amalgam, the highly controversial dental fillings material that is 50% mercury. In...

COP26: Is Africa losing hope of outcomes?

The science is clear on the need to cut global emissions in half by 2030, if the world is to keep the warming to...

UK commits new support to African-led projects to protect vulnerable communities

The UK has announced new funding to support African governments to roll-out critical adaptation projects so at-risk communities can adapt to the impact of...

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International Day of Forests: NCF seeks urgent protection of Nigeria’s diminishing forests

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has decried the continued depletion of Nigeria's forests as the world commemorates the International...
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Dangote Refinery: How Nigeria’s petrol prices remain among world’s lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices globally despite recent increases driven by geopolitical tensions in the...

Govt working to improve security in all parts of Nigeria – Information minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain calm as the Federal...

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International Day of Forests: NCF seeks urgent protection of Nigeria’s diminishing forests

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has decried the continued...

Dangote Refinery: How Nigeria’s petrol prices remain among world’s lowest

Nigeria has retained one of the lowest petrol prices...