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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Oil spill victims sue Shell in UK over alleged $3.6b compensation
Oil spill victims under the aegis of Oil Spill Victims Vanguard (OSPIVV) have initiated a lawsuit in the United Kingdom against Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO), a subsidiary of
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U.S. Energy Secretary Discusses Power Supply With Africa Nations
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry discussed energy issues, including liquefied natural gas supply for electricity generation, with a range of African nations from Nigeria and Ivory Coast to South Africa.
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NPA urges Nigeria to reduce sulphur content in diesel
The National Petroleum Authority is urging its Nigerian counterpart to reduce the sulphur content in its diesel fuel to about 50parts per million(ppm). Nigeria is currently doing 3,000ppm of sulphur content,
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Nigeria: Study Reveals How Tobacco Firms Violates Teenage Ad Regulations in Nigeria
Abuja — A new Nigeria research data has revealed how big tobacco companies violet legal framework which provides against advertising to young and vulnerable children. The Nigerian Tobacco Control Research
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Nigeria Contributes One Quarter of Diabetes Burden in Africa- Health Minister
Lagos — Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has raised the alarm over high prevalence of diabetes among Nigerians, disclosing that the country constitute a quarter of 15 million cases of diabetes
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South African auditors rate Abuja electricity firm high in health, safety and environment measures
AEDC Managing Director, Ernest Mpuwaya noted that there is a correlation between the amount of electricity pursued and the level of development in any country. A South Africa based independent consultancy,
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Nigeria targets 30 per cent electricity generation from solar
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to deliver 30 per cent of Nigeria’s energy need by exploring renewable sources of power generation. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde
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NPA unveils modern pollution equipment to tackle oil spills
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has pledged its continued support in the area of capacity building for greater efficiency and service delivery, just as it unveiled modern pollution and environmental
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Report exposes how tobacco companies lure school children
A report has unveiled how tobacco companies entice Nigerian school children.Titled, ‘Big Tobacco Tiny Targets’, it samples 221 schools in cities like Ibadan, Kaduna, Enugu, Lafia and Lagos and concludes
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Nigeria: 3.4 Million People Need Nutrition Support in North-East- UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN-OCHA, said about 3.4 million people need nutrition assistance due to food crisis caused by Boko Haram insurgency in the North-east.