Author: sharma
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Mexico Unveils National Climate Strategy as Blueprint for Prosperity and Stability
SEO Riders: – Mexico’s National Climate Strategy 2025 – Renewable Energy and Economic Growth in Mexico – Inclusive Climate Action for Sustainable Development On May 27, 2025, Mexico introduced its National Climate Strategy, aiming to align environmental goals with economic development. UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell praised the strategy as a comprehensive plan…
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Nigeria’s Wildlife Protection Bill Passes Third Reading, Advances to Senate
SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s Wildlife Protection Bill Advances to Senate – Strengthening Wildlife Conservation Efforts in Nigeria – Combating Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Through Legislation On May 28, 2025, Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s wildlife conservation efforts. The bill, sponsored…
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Nigeria Secures $134 Million AfDB Loan to Boost Food Security and Agricultural Productivity
SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s $134 Million AfDB Loan for Agriculture The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $134 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to enhance food security and agricultural productivity. This funding, under the National Agricultural Growth Support Scheme – Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) Project, aims to support both dry and wet…
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NEMA Launches Flood Preparedness Campaigns in Edo and Taraba States
SEO Riders: – NEMA Flood Preparedness Initiatives in Nigeria – Community Engagement in Flood Risk Management – Edo and Taraba States Flood Mitigation Strategies The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated flood preparedness campaigns in Edo and Taraba states to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding during the 2025 rainy season. These campaigns focus…
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78th World Health Assembly Concludes with Historic Agreements and Global Health Milestone
SEO Riders: – WHO Pandemic Agreement Adopted at WHA78 – Global Health Financing Enhanced with Increased WHO Contributions – Rare Diseases and Air Pollution Addressed in WHA78 Resolutions The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), held from May 19 to 27, 2025, in Geneva, concluded with significant achievements under the theme “One World for Health.” A…
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Former CBN Director Commends Dangote Refinery for Petrol Price Reduction
SEO Riders: – Dangote Refinery’s Impact on Nigeria’s Fuel Economy – Calls for Reduced Fuel Imports in Favor of Local Production – Economic Benefits of Supporting Domestic Refineries Dr. Titus Okunronmu, a former Director of the Budgetary Department at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has lauded the Dangote Refinery for its recent reduction in…
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Innovative ‘Leapfrogging’ Strategy Proposed for Implementing Minamata Convention’s Children’s Amendment in Africa
SEO Riders: – Leapfrogging Strategy for Mercury-Free Dentistry in Africa A recent study published in the Journal of Oral Health & Dental Science* introduces a ‘leapfrogging’ strategy aimed at accelerating the implementation of the Children’s Amendment to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, particularly in African nations and other developing economies. This approach advocates for bypassing…
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U-Recycle Initiative Africa Launches PlasticWize 2.0 to Combat Plastic Pollution in Nigerian Universities
SEO Riders: – PlasticWize 2.0: Advancing Sustainable Practices in Nigerian Universities – Youth-Led Initiatives Combatting Plastic Pollution in Nigeria – U-Recycle Initiative Africa’s Efforts in Environmental Education U-Recycle Initiative Africa, a youth-led environmental NGO, has unveiled the second phase of its PlasticWize Fellowship—PlasticWize 2.0—aimed at curbing plastic pollution in Nigerian universities. Building on the success…
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PESMDAA Calls for Collective Action Against Environmental Degradation in Nigeria
SEO Riders: The Petroleum, Environment and Solid Minerals Degradation Awareness Association (PESMDAA) has raised concerns over escalating environmental degradation in Nigeria, particularly in regions affected by petroleum and solid mineral extraction. During the inauguration of its Bauchi State and local government executives on May 27, 2025, National Chairman Dr. Robert Adah, represented by Dr. James…
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Nigeria Intensifies Efforts to Regulate Sodium Consumption Amid Rising Hypertension Rates
SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s National Guideline for Sodium Reduction – Efforts to Combat Hypertension Through Dietary Changes – Public Health Campaigns Targeting Salt Consumption in Nigeria In response to escalating hypertension and cardiovascular disease rates, the Nigerian government has launched a comprehensive initiative to regulate sodium consumption and promote healthier diets. The National Guideline for…