In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday. Ten days after a 7.7 magnitude quake levelled buildings and…
Gaza: Guterres Calls on Israel to Ensure Life-saving Aid Reaches Civilians
With no aid allowed into Gaza for more than a month, the UN Secretary-General appealed on Tuesday for guaranteed humanitarian access to the enclave. Speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters, António Guterres also repeated his call for a renewed ceasefire…
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.…
Djibouti Forum Calls for Optimism and Greater Collaboration Amidst Policy-induced Global Turbulence
Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum. Nonetheless, business leaders appeared relatively optimistic, and this wakeup call may turn out to be a good omen for the continent. This year’s Djibouti…
Waste Managers Call for Cost Reflective Tariff for Sustainability
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called on the government to implement cost reflective tariff for business sustainability. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, President, AWAMN, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that cost recovery is sine…
NCDMB’s Obinna Ezeobi Unveils Book on Local Content and Strategic Communication
As stakeholders prepare to celebrate 15 years of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, a new publication has been released spotlighting the communication strategies and stakeholder engagements that helped position local content as a cornerstone of…
VP Shettima Pledges Nigeria’s Commitment to Stronger Ties With Tech Giant, Ericsson
Vice President Shettima on Monday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with Swedish tech giant, Ericsson, by promptly operationalising the Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) signed between the country and the company in 2024. The Vice President stated this when he…
AWAMN Demand Enabling Environment for Efficient Waste Management
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called for an enabling environment for its members to deliver efficient and effective waste management in the state. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, President (AWAMN) made the call in an interview with the…
World Health Day: How Mercy Ships is Empowering Local Surgeons to Create a Healthier Future
In 2024, as the Africa Mercy continued to offer direct medical services in Madagascar, Mercy Ships and NGO Operation Smile collaborated to train and mentor local health professionals in comprehensive cleft care This year’s World Health Day theme, Healthy Beginnings,…
LAWMA Partners UNIDO and FBRA to Tackle Menace of Plastic Waste
…… signs position paper to formalise collaboration The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), to promote sustainable plastic waste management in Lagos State, through…