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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Eni and Shell on trial in Italy over Nigeria 'corruption'
Two global oil giants, Eni and Shell, are to stand trial in Italy over allegations of corruption in Nigeria. The case involves the purchase of an offshore oil block in Nigeria for $1.3bn (£1bn) in 2011.
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FEC approves N16bn for augmentation of Galma Dam in Zaria
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday approved N16.5 billion for the augmentation of phase II Galma Dam and irrigation project in Zaria, Kaduna
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Nigeria: Govt, States, Others Invest $20bn in New 20 Solar Projects
Abuja — THE Federal Government, states and private investors have invested over $20 billion on new 20 solar projects, targeted at boosting supply in the country. The new projects include the $479 million
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Nigeria, 149 Others Get U.S.$4.5 Billion to Tackle Climate Change
Paris — The World Bank disclosed yesterday that it is partnering with the Global Covenant of Mayors to lend $4.5 billion to ensure Nigeria and 149 other countries get the funds to implement initiatives
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Senate moves to ensure mandatory health insurance, subsidy for poor
The Senate is reviewing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Act to ensure that it is made mandatory for all Nigerians.The law making body is also working to ensure the subsidisation of premium
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Nigeria: FG Budgets N20 Million for Ogoni Land Clean-Up Support
Abuja/Lagos — The Federal Government has budgeted only N20, 226, 000 for Ogoni land clean up support in 2018 appropriation bill, while it earmarked N250 million for attendance of international bilateral/multilateral
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Nigeria: Senate Inaugurates Committee to End HIV/Aids Scourge By 2030
Lagos and Abuja — Senate President Bukola Saraki has inaugurated the National Coalition Against AIDS (NASSCOA) to curb HIV/AIDS scourge by 2030. Speaking yesterday at the inauguration in Abuja, Saraki
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Nigerian start-up develops solar-powered fridges
Nigeria's debilitating power supply and aging infrastructure is hampering the increasing population's growth and development. Responding to this problem, the Nigerian start-up, Go-Solar-Africa, has
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Nearly half a million people killed by malaria in 2016
More than 445,000 people were killed by malaria in 2016, and a shortage of funds has resulted in the fight against the disease stalling, according to a World Health Organization report. There was a
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Nigeria: Flood- Niger to Relocate Over 50 Communities in Lapai Council
Minna — Niger State government in collaboration with Lapai local government area is to relocate over 50 communities in the lower land of River Niger, Alhaji Usman Ndagi Mohammed, the chairman of Lapai