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Monthly Archives: January, 2022

Minister orders clean up of grimy FCT satellite towns

The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has ordered the comprehensive cleaning of all satellite towns across the six Area Councils...

Germany’s booster vaccination rate rises to 47.6%

The percentage of adults in Germany who have received a booster vaccine against the Coronavirus has risen to 47.6 per cent, according to data...

NiMet predicts three-day haziness, thunderstorms

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy and thundery weather conditions between Thursday, January 6 and Saturday, January 8, 2022, across the country. NiMet’s...

Lagos bans single use plastic, pet bottles

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has banned the single use of plastic among its staff. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Lagos...

Spill: Group clamours replacement of outdated pipelines, closure of abandoned wells

Oil firms operating in Nigeria’s oil rich but restive Niger Delta region have been called upon to change all the oil pipeline infrastructure that...

U.S. reports staggering 1m COVID cases in one day

The United States reported well over one million cases of COVID-19 on Monday, January 3, 2022. It is said to be the highest single-day caseload...

Dubai hosts maiden MENA Climate Week in 2022

The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, MENACW 2022, will be held from February 28 to March 3, 2022 at the Dubai Exhibition...

WHO says evidence shows Omicron causes milder symptoms

More evidence is emerging that the Omicron Coronavirus variant is affecting the upper respiratory tract, causing milder symptoms than previous variants, a World Health...

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CSW: UN launches gender equality plan

The UN on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, launched a bold new action agenda to boost rights and achieve gender...
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AfDB, Eritrea sign $19.5m agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the...

HYPREP applauds centre for Ogoni hydrocarbon remediation

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has commended the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration (CEER) for its efforts...

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CSW: UN launches gender equality plan

The UN on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, launched a...

AfDB, Eritrea sign $19.5m agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed...