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Major health risks unfolding amid floods in Pakistan

As districts in Pakistan continue to be affected by massive monsoon rainfall and unprecedented levels of flooding, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warns of...

Devastating floods in Pakistan highlight urgency of tackling climate crisis

Unprecedented flooding continues to devastate Pakistan, killing over 1,000 people and affecting over 30 million people since June. This “monster monsoon”, according to observers, was...

33m people, 72 districts of Pakistan affected by floods

Over 33 million people and 72 districts have been affected by the ongoing floods in Pakistan caused by monsoon rains started in mid-June. The country’s...

Xi sends condolences to Alvi over severe floods in Pakistan

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, August 29, 2022, sent a message of condolence to his Pakistani counterpart, Arif Alvi, over the severe floods...

Pakistan floods: Nigeria calls for global attention

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended sympathies for the sea-like flooding of Pakistan, the worst natural disaster in the country’s history. This is contained in a...

EU commits €70,000 to combat floods in Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has provided €70,000 as emergency preparedness to reduce the impact of floods in the country. This is contained in a statement...

Climate change could spark floods in world’s largest desert lake – Study

For years it appeared as though Lake Turkana, which sits in an arid part of northern Kenya, was drying up. Its main river inflows had...

NEMA calls for efficient use of dams to curtail floods

The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mohammadu Muhammed, has called for the proper utilisation of the nation’s dams to curtail flooding...

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Power Minister Adelabu clarifies statement on Siemens project

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has further clarified his statement on the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) emphasising...
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Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks to tackle N3.5trn post-harvest losses

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and...

Botswana, AfDB reaffirm strategic partnership to drive private sector-led industrialisation

Botswana's Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe, has reaffirmed the country's strong partnership with the African Development...

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Power Minister Adelabu clarifies statement on Siemens project

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has further...

Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks to tackle N3.5trn post-harvest losses

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in...