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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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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of Chad's...
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Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic shift - one that will shape livelihoods and growth for...

NLNG cuts Nigeria’s gas flaring to below 12%, eyes further expansion

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reduced Nigeria’s gas flaring from about 62 per cent to less than 12 per...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

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