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NCDC warns of rising cholera, lassa fever, marburg threats
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious…
Sahara Group highlights three-pronged net zero plan
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Strategic investment in gas assets and infrastructure, integration of renewable energy and emissions reduction…
Nearly half the world’s 1.1 billion poor live in conflict settings
More than a billion people worldwide live in acute poverty and 40 per cent are in countries exposed…
WFP urges African-led solutions for peace, food security in Nigeria
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Amidst rising food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria, the United Nations World Food Programme…
Nigeria inaugurates project 10M to combat hypertension, diabetes
The Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has announced the inauguration of “Project 10 Million”. The project is a…
Fitch says decarbonisation of world economy progressing far too slowly
Decarbonisation of the global economy is progressing too slowly and while there has been among big developed economies,…
Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the energy sector will likely peak this year due to falling costs…
FG unveils strategic blueprint to address health sector challenges
The federal government has announced a strategic plan to overhaul Nigeria’s health sector. The government said this would…
The world must step up for girls, UN chief says
As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters…
Youth minister advocates for improved decisions to empower girl-child
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has advocated for proper decision-making that will improve the girl-child’s…