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EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar...

CEPI’s 100-day mission to protect Africa from climate-driven epidemics – Official

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is advocating for a critical initiative to protect Africa from the risk of epidemics fueled by climate...

Govt urges effective hand washing to curtail spread of diseases

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for effective hand washing practice to curtail the spread of diseases in the country. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister...

Heat wave: Experts proffer measures to prevent diseases

Health experts in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states have proffered solutions to prevent and contain diseases associated with the current heat waves. They spoke in...

Govt says 25% of diseases in Nigeria caused by mycotoxins

The Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, has said that 25 per cent of diseases in Nigeria are caused by mycotoxins. Ikeazor said this...

Environmental sanitation key requirement for prevention of diseases – NYSC

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has identified environmental sanitation as one of the key requirements for...

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Lagos intensifies enforcement on estates without approved layout plans

The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement on estates operating without approved layout plans and building permits. The Commissioner for...
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Don calls on students, youths to take care of the earth

A don, Prof. Moshood Lawal, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, said that educating students to become responsible citizens and...

Sokoto, International Alert inaugurate committee on climate-peace project

The Sokoto State Government, in partnership with International Alert Nigeria, has inaugurated a Project Steering Committee for implementation of...

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Lagos intensifies enforcement on estates without approved layout plans

The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement on estates...

Don calls on students, youths to take care of the earth

A don, Prof. Moshood Lawal, on Thursday, February 12,...
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