Author: sharma
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Lagos Gives 176 Illegal Estates 21‑Day Ultimatum to Regularize Layout Approvals
SEO RIDERS: – Lagos illegal estate ultimatum – Layout approval deadline Lagos – Lagos State estate regulation order The Lagos State Government has issued a 21-day ultimatum to operators of 176 unlawful estates—mostly across Eti‑Osa, Ajah, Ibeju‑Lekki, and Epe—to submit the required documentation for layout approval through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.…
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Nigerians to Enjoy Full, Uninterrupted Electricity Before Tinubu Administration Ends – Power Minister Adelabu
SEO Riders: – Uninterrupted electricity in Nigeria by 2027 – Adelabu power assurance Tinubu tenure – Nigeria power sector targets and timeline Federal Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has pledged that all Nigerians will benefit from full and uninterrupted electricity before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in 2027, affirming the administration’s commitment…
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Oyo Residents Decry Ineffective Enforcement of Styrofoam Ban
SEO Riders: – Oyo State Styrofoam ban complaints – Ibadan residents unaware of food-safe ban – Implementation gap in Oyo styrofoam regulation Many residents of Ibadan have expressed bewilderment over the Oyo State Government’s ban on styrofoam for food packaging, citing little to no awareness campaigns or enforcement activities. Despite the March 11, 2024 ban…
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NiMet Forecasts Three-Day Nationwide Rain, Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risks
SEO Riders: – NiMet three-day weather alert Nigeria – National thunderstorms and flash flood warning – Thunderstorms and rain forecast across Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day nationwide weather alert, starting this Monday and extending through Wednesday, warning of widespread thunderstorms, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flash floods in many…
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Kano State Launches Campaign to Plant Five Million Tree Seedlings
SEO Riders: – Kano five million tree planting campaign – Gov. Yusuf tree distribution initiative – Climate resilience through afforestation in Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf officially inaugurated a large-scale tree planting initiative at Yanbawa Shelterbelt in Makoda LGA, marking the launch of a Five Million Tree Planting Campaign. The initiative, part of…
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World Ranger Day 2025: Wild Africa Urges Greater Support for Wildlife Defenders
SEO Riders: – Wild Africa highlights need for recognition and resources for nearly 60,000 African rangers. – Calls for improved pay, insurance, training, equipment, mental health support and career paths. As World Ranger Day 2025 is observed, conservation NGO Wild Africa has issued a powerful appeal for better support for the continent’s nearly 60,000 frontline…
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Arab Bank Greenlights US $120 Million to Strengthen Shelter Afrique’s Capital Base
SEO Riders: – BADEA approves US $120 million facility to support member states’ capital subscriptions under Shelter Afrique’s capitalisation programme. – Funds will help clear arrears and redistribute forfeited shares via transparent pro-rata and first‑come-first‑served mechanisms. – Strengthened equity positions aim to unlock ShafDB’s growth potential in affordable housing across Africa and attract institutional investors. At its…
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NCDMB Leads Push for Homegrown Talent at Chevron-Funded HCD Graduation
SEO Riders: – NCDMB and Chevron wrap up a year-long skills development program for young Nigerians in oil and gas. – Eleven graduates trained locally and in the UK graduate, showcasing local technical capacity. – Program reinforces public–private partnership under Nigerian Content Act to build national expertise. Eleven young Nigerian professionals graduated on 30 July…
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Banned Mercury-Laced Skin Whitening Creams Still Sold in Pasay City, Philippines
SEO Riders: – Over 20 Pasay City stores found selling mercury-contaminated skin-lightening creams banned under ASEAN and national law. – BAN Toxics and EcoWaste Coalition warn of severe health risks including neurological and renal damage. – Advocacy groups demand reinforced enforcement, retail crackdowns, and public education on toxic cosmetic hazards. Despite the 2021 FDA ban,…
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Africa Unveils Integrity & Equity Principles and Coordination Platform to Strengthen Carbon Markets
SEO Riders: – AUDA‑NEPAD launches Africa’s Integrity & Equity Principles and coordination platform at Pan-African dialogue. – New framework ensures carbon markets deliver high-integrity climate action with social inclusion and community benefits. – Platform to align member states, streamline standards and prepare policy launch at Africa Climate Summit in September. Africa is taking a bold…