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World Cancer Day: Tackle cancer by fixing Nigeria’s food system, CAPPA urges govt

On World Cancer Day, themed "United by Unique", Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the global community to...

WHO seeks $1bn for global health emergency response, says four in 10 cancer cases preventable

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is seeking $1 billion to respond to health emergencies worldwide. ‎‎The organisation disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday,...

World Cancer Day 2026: Africa should emulate Sweden’s proven blueprint to reduce smoking-related cancer

Due to declining smoking rates, Sweden has the lowest mortality from all cancers among men in the EU and an overall cancer incidence that...

Kwara mothers seek stronger tobacco control policies

Mothers in Kwara State have campaigned to demand for stronger tobacco control policies aimed at protecting children from the effects of tobacco exposure, particularly...

Govt, states tasked to prioritise healthy food policies in fight against cancer

As the world marks World Cancer Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has tasked both federal and state governments in Nigeria...

World Cancer Day: First lady calls for corporate awareness for prevention of cancer

President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for corporate awareness of cancer, for prevention, early detection and treatment. Mrs Tinubu said this in...

World Cancer Day: Food, chemicals and cancer?

On February 4, 2024, the global community unites in solemn commemoration of World Cancer Day, bearing the poignant slogan "Close the care gap." As...

World Cancer Day: Burden growing globally amidst mounting need for services

Ahead of World Cancer Day observed on Sunday, February 4, 2024,, the World Health Organisation (WHO) cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on...

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How Europe can use emissions trading to also manage carbon removals

The emissions trading system launched by the European Union in 2005 could one day also be used to capture...
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WorldStage president wants govt to compel Nigerian firms to commit 80% of advert budget to local media

The President/CEO, WorldStage Limited (WorldStage), Mr. Segun Adeleye, has proposed that the Federal Government of Nigeria should issue an executive order to compel corporate organisations in the country to devote...

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How Europe can use emissions trading to also manage carbon removals

The emissions trading system launched by the European Union...

WorldStage president wants govt to compel Nigerian firms to commit 80% of advert budget to local media

The President/CEO, WorldStage Limited (WorldStage), Mr. Segun Adeleye, has proposed that the Federal Government of Nigeria...