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WHO to scale up programmes to help people quit tobacco use

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, says the world body is set to scale-up programmes in 22 countries to help...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2021

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Second-hand smoke responsible for non-communicable diseases – Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that exposure to second-hand smoke from tobacco is a leading preventable risk factor for non-communicable...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2021

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Nigeria, 21 others in WHO campaign to help 100m people quit tobacco

WHO has launched a year-long global campaign for World No Tobacco Day 2021 - “Commit to Quit." The new WHO Quit Challenge on WhatsApp and publication “More...

Michael Simire - December 8, 2020

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ConservationMarch 2, 2026

CSOs make case for protection of Cross River’s mangrove by forestry laws

A civil society organisation (CSO), We the People, has stressed the need for the Cross River’s mangrove forests to...

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NESREA seals Dai Jin Jia Quarry over environmental violations

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Dai Jin Jia Quarry, Aco Village, Airport Road,...

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World Seagrass Day: Five ways seagrasses boost biodiversity

Seagrasses are one of the most widespread marine ecosystems on Earth, covering around 300,000 square kilometres of seabed in 159...

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ConservationMarch 2, 2026

CSOs make case for protection of Cross River’s mangrove by forestry laws

A civil society organisation (CSO), We the People, has...

Disaster Risk ManagementMarch 2, 2026

NESREA seals Dai Jin Jia Quarry over environmental violations

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...