Author: sharma
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Microplastics Found in Brain Arteries Linked to Stroke Risk
SEO Riders: – Microplastics detected in human brain arteries raise health concerns – Study links arterial microplastics to increased stroke risk – Researchers call for urgent investigation into microplastics’ health effects A recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery conference has revealed the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the carotid arteries…
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Advocating for Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities
SEO Riders: – 2025 theme emphasizes coexistence between humans and migratory birds – Campaign promotes urban planning that supports bird habitats – Highlights actions to reduce bird collisions and protect ecosystems World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2025, observed on May 10 and October 11, centers on the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities.”…
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Charting a Course for Inclusive Prosperity: Nigeria’s Commitment to an Enabling Investment Climate.
By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphatically reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to cultivating a more conducive investment environment, built upon the bedrock of macroeconomic stability, far-reaching structural reforms, and a clearly defined trajectory towards inclusive prosperity for all its citizens. This resolute commitment was articulated by the Honourable Minister of Finance…
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Forests Integral to Nigeria’s Climate Resilience, Says Environment Minister
SEO Riders: – Minister Lawal emphasizes forests’ role in climate mitigation and biodiversity On May 7, 2025, Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, underscored the critical importance of forests in enhancing the nation’s climate resilience. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, he highlighted forests’ roles in biodiversity conservation, water cycle regulation,…
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Nigeria Powers 24 Federal Tertiary Institutions with Solar Energy
– FG invests $250 million in solar mini-grids for universities and teaching hospitals – Initiative aims to provide over 100MW of clean energy The Nigerian government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has invested approximately \$250 million to deploy solar-powered mini-grids across 24 federal universities and four teaching hospitals. This initiative, under the Energizing Education…
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NIESV Calls for Overhaul of Land Use Act and Housing Policies
SEO Riders: – NIESV President Victor Alonge urges review of 1978 Land Use Act On May 7, 2025, the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) called for a comprehensive review of the Land Use Act and the National Housing Policy. Speaking at the institution’s 55th annual conference in Abuja, NIESV President Victor Alonge…
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Inclusive Educator Advocates Commitment to Achieve SDG 4 in Nigeria
SEO Riders: On May 7, 2025, Dr. Akhere Aghedo-Akran, an inclusive educator, highlighted the necessity of unwavering commitment from educators to realize Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) in Nigeria. SDG 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. In an interview in Lagos, Dr. Aghedo-Akran stressed…
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Tanzania and São Tomé & Príncipe Lead Energy Innovation at ATC 2025
At the upcoming Africa Technology Conference (ATC) 2025, scheduled for May 27–29 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and São Tomé & Príncipe are set to spearhead discussions on energy innovation and investment in Africa. Tanzania’s Energy Initiatives: Licensing Round: The Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania plans to auction 26 oil and gas exploration…
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UN and Nigeria Launch $306 Million Appeal to Avert Food Crisis in Northeast
– 700,000 children projected to be acutely malnourished The United Nations, in collaboration with the Nigerian government and international partners, has launched a \$306 million appeal to address the escalating food security and nutrition crisis in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states. This initiative targets the lean season from May to September 2025, a period…
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Fresh Oil Spill Hits Ogboinbiri Community in Bayelsa State
SEO Riders: – Environmental Defenders Network urges urgent pipeline maintenance – Concerns rise as rainy season approaches, risking wider contamination On May 3, 2025, a fresh oil spill occurred near Oando’s Ogboinbiri Flow Station in the deep swamp area of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The rupture, attributed to equipment failure at the…