By Christopher Burke Africa’s forests and wetlands are under increasing pressure as rural-urban migration accelerates, driven by economic challenges, social aspirations and environmental stress. The expansion of cities, unregulated land use and agricultural encroachment are depleting these critical ecosystems, exacerbating…
IWD 2025: HEDA Reaffirms Commitment to Smallholder Women Farmers
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has commended women farmers for their tireless efforts in ensuring food security. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Sulaimon Arigbabu,…
NSSF Champions Women’s Health on International Women’s Day
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare for women across Nigeria, as the global community celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD), 2025. Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, Managing Director/CEO, NSSF made the commitment in a statement on…
Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigerian Military Seek Collaboration on Environmental Protection Initiatives
In a significant meeting aimed at enhancing collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Environment and the military, Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defense Staff General CG Musa. The call included discussions…
Global Experts Unite to Fight Nigeria’s Rising Stroke Crisis
Stroke is one of Nigeria’s leading health crises, with cases increasing at an alarming rate. In response, the World Stroke Organization (WSO), Stroke Action Nigeria, FMC Onitsha, FMC Asaba, and Asaba Specialist Hospital collaborated on a four-day intensive training program…
NIES2025: Nigeria’s Energy Milestones in 2024 are Pivotal for Africa’s Energy Future – Verheijen
In a landmark address at Day one of the ongoing Nigeria International Energy summit, Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, reflected on Nigeria’s major energy sector achievements in 2024 and their broader implications for Africa’s energy transformation;…
LWC, WaterAid Award Contract to Rehabilitate Akilo Waterworks
* 100,000 Residents to Gain Access to Potable Water Within Six Months In a groundbreaking move to improve water access in Lagos State, over 100,000 residents of Ifako Agege are set to have access to clean and potable water within…
Lagos State Trains 330 Health Workers To Curb Mother-To-Child Transmission Of HIV
· Moves to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Services As part of efforts to reduce the transmission of HIV from mothers to their newborns, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Saving One Million Lives Programme for…
Nigeria Leads the Charge: Climate Change Forum 2025 to Tackle Africa’s Sustainability Challenges
The Nigeria Climate Change Forum (NCCF) is set to take centerstage in Abuja, on the 28 – 29 th January 2025 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel. The forum will bring together key stakeholders towards prioritizing the implementation of Nigeria’s Nationally…
Media Parley: Omotoso Reels Out Sanwo-Olu’s Achievements, Plans For Y2025
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso has assured residents that the dividends of democracy will trickle down to the grassroots as the Sanwo-Olu administration continues to unveil new projects across local governments and local council development areas.…
