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Reactions as COP16 recognises Afro-descendant peoples as key stakeholders in global biodiversity, climate action

For the first time, global leaders reached an agreement that recognises Afro-descendant peoples as indispensable partners in biodiversity and climate initiatives. Afro-descendats are people of...

Group seeks protection of rights of mining host communities

The Federation of Nigeria Mining Host Communities, Ebonyi Chapter, says it is committed to addressing the injustice and deprivations suffered by mining host communities...

Saudi Arabia hosts donors, raises $1.1bn for displaced persons in Lake Chad, others

Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has hosted a donors’ conference, raising over $1.1 billion for displaced persons...

EDEN calls for laws to protect people against environmental rights abuses

The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) says it will not relent in its efforts to challenge the activities of oil multinationals, to speak up on...

NNPC helicopter crash: Tinubu commiserates with victims, three bodies recovered

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. says three bodies have been recovered in the ongoing rescue operations of the helicopter that crashed into the...

Sachet water ban will lead to job losses – Lagos residents

Some Lagos residents have expressed concerns over the proposed move by the state government to ban single-use plastics (SUPs) and sachet water, saying that...

Lagos should prioritise food production above estates – Stakeholders

Stakeholders in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State on Friday, October 11, 2024, urged the government and residents to  prioritise food...

Veteran broadcaster urges govts to provide security for students

As Nigeria continues to  grapple with several security challenges that directly impact on its economy and lives of citizens, government at all levels have...

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Nigeria declares malaria elimination as key priority

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public...
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The Philippines: Group seeks review of Solid Waste Management Act implementation

On the 24th anniversary of Republic Act (RA) 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of...

Nigeria’s power sector: Challenges, reforms and future potential

Nigeria’s power sector is a key component of the nation’s economy. However, it is grappling with challenges as it...

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