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Green recovery can revive coronavirus-hit African economy, tackle climate change – ECA

Efforts to revive the African economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic should ensure a “green recovery” that and strikes a blow against...
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COVID-19: Nigeria expects three types of vaccines – PTF

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it is expecting three types of vaccines to cater to the needs of Nigerians. The Minister of...
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Poor countries need billions for vaccination – World Bank president

Overcoming the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic requires international cooperation and debt reduction in poor countries, according to World Bank President David Malpass. This...
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US on verge of exceeding 500,000 Covid-19 deaths

The US is on track to top 500,000 deaths from Covid-19 – the most for any country in the world – on Monday, February...
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New COVID-19 variant discovered in Nigeria, 15 countries

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) has said that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries. The new...
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Guterres says pandemic drives vicious circle against human rights

The global spread of COVID-19 has a devastating effect on human rights as it fuels poverty, divisions, repression and hatred. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres,...
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Sam Onuigbo: Putting climate change at centre of Covid-19 recovery plan

The world is in an unprecedented time as it grapples with the scourge and consequences brought upon it by COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has...
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Vaccines to be delivered to 20 countries from next week – Africa CDC

The distribution of the coronavirus vaccine across the African continent is to begin next week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa...
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Flood risk: NEMA tasks Lagos residents on precautionary measures

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised Lagos residents on precautionary measures to adopt to mitigate flood risks...
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CAPPA to govt: Strengthen democratic institutions, tackle insecurity, deliver economic justice

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on all tiers of government, electoral...
Disaster Risk Management

2026 Flood Alert: Group seeks urgent preparedness, community-level action in Abia, other high-risk areas

The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD Nigeria), an environmental justice campaign group, has expressed concern over...

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Disaster Risk Management

Flood risk: NEMA tasks Lagos residents on precautionary measures

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised Lagos...
Politics

CAPPA to govt: Strengthen democratic institutions, tackle insecurity, deliver economic justice

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Corporate Accountability and Public...