WHO Pledges Support as Borno State Floods Displace Thousands
Following severe flash floods that displaced thousands and caused significant damage across multiple communities in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, the World Health Organization...
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Study: Urban Forests Could Combat Heat-Related Deaths
Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Therefore, how to effectively combat the adverse effects of heat is an increasingly...
Sanwo-Olu Urges Eco-friendly Packaging for Sustainable Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials by food-processing companies, as an eco-friendly option, for a...
Environment Minister Sends Team to Maiduguri to Tackle Pollution, Food Crisis
The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas, has deployed a team of experts to Maiduguri to address the environmental challenges caused by the recent flood...
WHO Approves First mpox Vaccine for Africa
The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important...
The AU welcomes China’s agricultural support in Africa
A specialised African Union agency focusing on capacity building has welcomed China’s pledge to support Africa in further developing its agriculture and addressing the effects...
Lagos Launches Carbon Registry to Fight Climate Change
As part of efforts to reduce gas emission and tackle climate change, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has launched the Lagos State...
Climate Change Triggers 650-Foot Tsunami
In September 2023, scientists around the world detected a mysterious seismic signal that lasted for nine straight days. An international team of scientists, including seismologists...
Climate Change Poses Threat to Water, Sanitation — FG
The Federal Government has said that the water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in the country are vulnerable to climate change. The government said this at...
Dangiwa Calls for Adoption of Green, Sustainable, and Climate-Smart Housing
Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has made a case for the adoption of green, sustainable, and climate smart housing...