The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) says it plans to light up one million houses in rural communities nationwide using clean energy. National Coordinator, AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Mr. Jabiru Abdullahi, disclosed this at an inaugural media parley…
Lebanon: Food Insecurity Deepens Following Conflict, New Report Reveals
Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of hostilities in late 2024, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released on Wednesday. Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
POLIO: LASG Flags Off Outbreak Response Campaign
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, has launched the 2025 Polio Outbreak Response Campaign, reaffirming its commitment to eradicating polio and safeguarding the health of its children. The ceremony, held at the Simpson Primary…
NLNG Reassures Stakeholders on Train 7 CSR Projects Amid Suspended Protest
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects for the Bonny Kingdom under the Train 7 initiative. This assurance follows the suspension of a planned protest by the Bonny Youth Federation…
Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record, says UN weather agency
UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures. “We saw extraordinary land, sea surface temperatures, extraordinary ocean heat accompanied by…
LWC Restores Water Supply to Park View Estate, Ikoyi -Assures Improved Water Supply.
Residents of Park View Estate, Ikoyi in Lagos are in high spirits as the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has restored water supply to estate after a recent shutdown of the Alexander Mini Waterworks for rehabilitation work. The Corporation disclosed this…
Badamasi Lawal Extends Christmas Greetings To Nigerians and Christians
The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA),Associate Professor Badamasi Lawal has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to Christians and all Nigerians on this festive season. In his goodwill message, Professor Lawal stated, “I…
Red Cross Motherless Home Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) Motherless and Abandoned Babies Home in Lagos is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its existence in the nation. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, the Chairman of NRC, Lagos State Branch, Mrs…
HEDA, NiMet, NIHSA to Host Train- The -Trainer Workshop on Climate Prediction and Flood Forecasting
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in collaboration with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), are set to organize a Train-the-Trainer Workshop on the Interpretation and Application of Climate Prediction and…
LAGOS Marks Y2024 Universal Health Coverage Day With Awareness Walk
In a vibrant display of commitment to ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare for all, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) commemorated the Y2024 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day with an Awareness Walk. The walk traversed the Lagos State Government…
