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…
SANWO-OLU CANVASSES ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS PACKAGING
… Tasks food industry players on environmental best practice Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has called for the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials by food processing companies, as an eco-friendly option, for a sustainable environment. He made the call at the…
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…
President Tinubu Sympathizes With Flood Victims Across The Country
President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the devastation wreaked by floods on communities and farmlands across the country with profound grief. Recent data by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) indicate that lives have been lost — with thousands…
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…
LAWMA BOSS Advocates For ‘Adopt A Street’ Initiative to Boost Community Sanitation
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has urged private organizations and residents to participate in the ‘Adopt a Street’ initiative as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This initiative aims to improve environmental…
‘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…
NCDMB Boss Pledges Continued Support for Indigenous Companies
…Commends Lee Engineering for Capabilities Attained The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has assured Nigerian oil and gas service companies of continued support to sustain the impressive growth in local content…
