Six staff from the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, were killed in Gaza on Wednesday when two airstrikes hit a school-turned-shelter and its surroundings. “This is the highest death toll among our staff in a single incident,” UNRWA…
Maiduguri Flooding: A Harbinger of Climate-Induced Loss and Damage
By Titilope Akosa The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) expresses deep sympathy for the government and residents of Maiduguri, Borno State, in the wake of severe flooding that occurred on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024. This catastrophic event, triggered…
Flooding in Nigeria: An Ongoing Crisis
By Olumide Idowu Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” has been grappling with recurrent flooding that has devastating effects on its population and economy. Recent floods, particularly in places like Maiduguri, have highlighted the urgent need to…
Fadahunsi Memorial: Engineers Seek Solutions to Address Environmental Impact on Nigeria’s Food Security
A clarion call for urgent action to address the escalating environmental crisis and its devastating impact on Nigeria’s food security was sounded earlier today at the 7th Memorial Lecture in honor of Late Engr. (Chief) Samuel Olatunde (S.O) Fadahunsi, Past…
Lagos State Governor Signs Landmark Executive Order To Strategically Enhance Healthcare Delivery
In a historic move reflecting its commitment to providing quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare, the Lagos State Government has announced the signing of a comprehensive Health Insurance Executive Order by the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This groundbreaking directive, issued on…
Breaking: Fire Outbreak at Mobil Fuel Station, Ikeja
The Mobil Gas Filling Station by Airport Hotel, along Awolowo Way Ikeja is on fire. Video Clips circulating shows the fire outbreak has engulfed the whole complex with residents of nearby commercial enterprises and houses running away from fears of…
LASG Amplifies Measures to Tackle Hepatitis Amidst Rising Incidence – Vaccinates Over 5,000 Residents
…Hosts Symposium to Mark World Hepatitis Day 2024 …Tasks Residents on Prevention The Lagos State Government has taken significant strides in the fight against Hepatitis, launching comprehensive initiatives to curb the spread of the virus. At a symposium marking World…
‘We Can Barely Open A Window’: Residents Grapple With Pollution From Chinese Copper Mine In Serbia
Residents Grapple With Pollution From Chinese Copper Mine In Serbia
Lagos May Introduce Smart Bins to Combat Indiscriminate Waste Disposal
….as Traditional Chief, Baba Oja, more residents clamour for return of monthly sanitation exercise As Lagos State Government intensifies its monthly sanitation awareness programme, it has hinted of plans to introduce smart waste bins for every tenement in the…
UNESCO designates Germany’s Schwerin Castle as a World Heritage Site
The UN’s World Heritage Committee said on Saturday that it has designated the Schwerin Residence Ensemble in the north-eastern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a World Heritage Site. The ensemble includes Schwerin Castle and parts of the historic city centre,…
