Nigeria annual flood outlook 2024
The 2024 Flood Outlook report offers a comprehensive assessment of flood risk across the country, highlighting critical areas of concern and strategic recommendations for mitigation and preparedness. Through
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UN-REDD trains communities, seeks forest protection
The United Nations Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD Programme) has trained about 800 people from forest reserved Communities of Cross River state on the
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Nigeria: new solar mini grid to electrify 500 homes
The solar installation will provide uninterrupted power supply to the Kurdula community, which includes around 500 households totalling an estimated 4,000 residents. This announcement was made by Malam
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Nigerian Institute Develops Drugs for Ebola, Malaria
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, NIPRD, has successfully researched and developed six traditional herbal products for the treatment of Ebola, malaria and other diseases.
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West Africa: NCF, Asiodu, Others Urge Collective Action Against Illegal Wildlife Trade in West Africa
The NCF is determined to build on more than three decades of conservation leadership in Nigeria and will be part of the Pan- African strategy to combat illegal exploitation and trade in wildlife in the
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FG approves N497m dam for Cross River
The Federal Government has approved a N497 million contract for the construction of the Ijegu Yala Dam in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State. The construction, expected to take off this
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Tambuwal inaugurates 80kw solar electricity project
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has inaugurated the 80kw solar mini-grid electricity project which will provide uninterrupted power supply to Kurdula community in Gudu Local Government Area. Malam
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Nigeria Moves Closer to Energy Overhaul With New Oil Bill
Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed a bill governing the country’s energy sector after the Senate did so in May, taking Africa’s top oil producer one step closer to a much-awaited overhaul of the
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Lassa fever: Death toll rises to four in Ebonyi, 139 under surveillance
The death toll of victims of the Lassa fever outbreak in Ebonyi State has risen to four, an official has said. The Commissioner for Health, Daniel Umezuruike, also said 139 persons have been placed
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67% Nigerians live below poverty line – Presidential aide
The Special Adviser to the President on Social Protection, Maryam Uwais, said about 67 per cent of Nigerian population live below poverty line. Mrs. Uwais said this during a social protection practitioners
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Delta State communities vow to shut Forcados export terminal over oil spills
Nigeria may suffer another disruption in crude oil exports if threats by Odimodi and Forcados communities in Delta State to shut down the Forcados Export Terminal are anything to go by. The communities