Overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar at the northern tip of Morocco, Tangiers is a cosmopolitan place and gateway to the great continent of Africa The white city of Tangiers wakes gently at daybreak. Schoolchildren mill up and down the…
Anambra ready to take delivery of Malaria vaccine – says Commissioner
The Anambra State Government says it has put necessary facilities in place to be among the first states in Nigeria to receive the new R21/Matrix-Malaria vaccine. Dr Afam Obidike, state’s Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure at a news conference…
Nigeria to lose 0.94% of GDP, 3.8% of health budgets to lack of WASH facilities
WaterAid says that Nigeria will lose 0.94 per cent of its GDP each year and 3.8 per cent of its health budgets to infections caused by the lack of handwashing facilities, clean water and decent toilets. This is contained in…
Huawei and UNESCO Expand Opens Schools Project to New Countries
The second phase will run from 2024 to 2027 in Egypt, Brazil, and Thailand UNESCO and Huawei yesterday launched Phase II of the Technology-Enabled Open Schools for All System (TeOSS) project at the UNESCO Digital Futures of Education Seminar,…
Obey Safe Driving Rules or Get Sacked ─ LAWMA boss tells truck drivers
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has told truck drivers in the agency’s fleet, to strictly obey safe driving rules or risk severe penalties, including outright dismissal. He said this on Tuesday, at…
Nominations open for UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Award with a focus on land restoration, drought resilience, combating desertification
The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. UNEP seeks nominations of individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat…
Four buildings collapsed; 14 others seriously impacted in Tuesday’s Lagos fire
A total of four buildings have collapsed due to the intensity of fire that engulfed parts of Dosumu Market on Lagos Island on Tuesday. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, told the newsmen that 14…
Irede Foundation sets to hold 2024 advocacy walk on inclusion
THE Irede Foundation’ 2024 ‘Out On A Limb (OOAL) Advocacy Walk’ is set to take place on Saturday, April 13th, bringing together a global community of individuals dedicated to empowering and including persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the society. With…
The role of parliament in driving Nigeria’s long term climate goals
By Chukwumerije Okereke the Nigerian Parliament, like other parliaments, has a huge role to play in ensuring that the country meets its long-term climate ambitions. However, the path ahead demands more than legislative frameworks and oversight. It calls for…
PETAN Elects New Leaders in Port-Harcourt, as Wole Ogunsanya emerges Chairman
New Exco to Run for Two Years The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, has elected new executive members to run the affairs of the association for the next two years. A statement by the Newly Elected Publicity Secretary,…
