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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…
End ‘collective amnesia’ over COVID-19, says UN health agency WHO
Our “collective amnesia” about how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and…
1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions –…
Cardoso champions We-Fi code declaration for women entrepreneurs
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has urged stakeholders in…
Shell, Okunbor conferred with Award for Excellence by PETAN
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), and Country…
Nigeria recorded 54 new suspected mpox cases in one week: Official
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 54 new suspected mpox cases were recorded…