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Monthly Archives: May, 2023

World Bee Day: Group woos youths to beekeeping

The Youths for Apiculture Initiative (YFAI) has restated its commitment to continued grooming of youths in beekeeping to enhance food security and increased agro-revenue. The...

Nigeria SSB tax: Starting early is key to healthy citizenry

As Nigeria grapples with the steady increase in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), the role of sugary drinks as a contributing factor to this trend cannot be ignored. The Nigerian government's implementation of a tax...

Successful initiatives improve access to uncontaminated water in Nigeria

This year’s World Water Day focused on accelerating change to provide universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, a goal that the Nigerian government...

Minamata Convention: Zambia set to phase out use of dental amalgam

Following the halting of the use of dental amalgam for over two decades, Zambia is now set to transition to completely phasing out the...

‘Not only about the challenges but equally the opportunities’ – Co-Chairs set out vision for SB58

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference SB58 kicks off in Bonn in June, with a view to paving the way for a successful outcome...

G7 nations ‘central to climate action’, says Guterres

The world is counting on the G7 bloc of industrialised democracies to demonstrate global leadership and solidarity, said the UN chief on Sunday, May 21,...

Civil society flays G7’s ‘weak commitments’, failure to address climate emergency

Civil society groups have reacted strongly against the G7 group’s supposed failure to address the climate emergency, with what the activists describe as weak...

Association signs $100m deal to promote renewable energy

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has signed an agreement with Odyssey Energy Solutions to make solar equipment procurement more efficient and cost-effective...

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UN agencies strengthen alliances to end female genital mutilation

Three UN agencies say they have concluded plans to strengthen alliances and build movements to end Female Genital Mutilation...
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Water Resources, Blue Economy ministries partner to boost food production

The Federal Ministries of Water Resources and the Marine and Blue Economy have pledged to collaborate to enhance food...

Taraba invasion: Communities cry of hunger and displacement

Residents of Takum, a local government area in Taraba State, have raised concern about the negative implications of the...

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UN agencies strengthen alliances to end female genital mutilation

Three UN agencies say they have concluded plans to...

Water Resources, Blue Economy ministries partner to boost food production

The Federal Ministries of Water Resources and the Marine...
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