Makes call for participants and sponsors N5million Naira total prize money A coalition of environmental conservation groups have announced details for hosting of the 2nd edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10km eco-awareness run committed to raising…
Infrastructure
Benin: African Development Bank provides €164 million loan to tackle urban flooding caused by climate change
The loan for the implementation of the Secondary Cities Stormwater Drainage Project (PAPVS), was approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, 5 July 2023, in Abidjan The African Development Bank has awarded Benin a total loan of…
Stigma, ignorance increase TB burden in Anambra
Mrs Stella Ekeh, Technical Trainer, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), has identified stigmatisation, discrimination and lack of awareness as factors contributing to the high burden of Tuberculosis in Anambra. Ekeh made the ascertion at the ongoing media engagement…
Environment: Second United Nations Habitat Assembly to be held 5-9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya
The Assembly is being hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) The Second United Nations Habitat Assembly (UNHA2) is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 5 to 9…
WATER DISRUPTION: LWC suffers setback as articulated vehicle damages Water pipe, other valuable assets worth millions of Naira
The Lagos Water Corporation has suffered a major setback following a trailer accident that occurred last night at Ogudu underbridge, destroying properties worth millions of Naira. The incident recorded no casualty, but damaged water pipes, equipment and other valuable assets…
Defence College provost backs call for drug test on public office holders
Prof. Adam Ahmed, the Provost of National Defence College, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, has backed the call for drug test for all public office holders in the country. Ahmed made his position known while answering questions from newsmen…
USAID partners Lagos Water Corporation to improve Water Supply
“OUR AIM IS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO POTABLE WATER SUPPLY IN LAGOS” – LWC MD/CEO Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), has said her aim is to improve access to potable water supply in the State. This…