Author: sharma
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Okomu Park Restoration Key to Boosting Eco-Tourism
– Okomu National Park Restoration Gains Attention – Eco-Tourism Tied to Okomu Park Conservation Efforts – Nigeria Eyes Eco-Tourism Growth Through Park Revival Efforts are underway to restore the integrity of Okomu National Park in Edo State to enhance eco-tourism and biodiversity conservation. Environmentalists and park officials are collaborating to address challenges such as illegal…
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SIDS Leaders Boost GCF-Caribbean Climate Dialogue
– Caribbean Climate Action Gains Momentum – SIDS Push for Stronger Green Climate Fund Ties – Regional Leaders Rally for Climate Finance Prime Ministers from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have intensified efforts to strengthen partnerships with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) during a high-level dialogue with Caribbean nations. The meeting, held to address climate…
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Report: Billions at Risk from Intensified Heat Due to Climate Change
– Climate Change Drives Extreme Heat Globally – Billions Face Health Risks from Rising Temperatures – Heatwaves Linked to Climate Crisis Escalation A new report has revealed that billions of people worldwide are increasingly exposed to extreme heat due to the worsening impacts of climate change. The study highlights that global warming has intensified heatwaves,…
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Nigeria Faces Major TB Funding Gap, Stakeholders Warn
– Tuberculosis Response in Nigeria Underfunded – Health Experts Call for Increased TB Financing – Nigeria Urged to Close TB Treatment Funding Gap Stakeholders have raised concerns over a significant funding shortfall threatening Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis (TB). Health experts, at a recent forum, revealed that inadequate financing is hindering TB detection, treatment, and prevention…
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Court Dismisses NNPC’s Objection Against Dangote Refinery
A Federal High Court has dismissed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) objection in the ongoing legal dispute with Dangote Refinery over fuel import licensing. NNPC had challenged the refinery’s right to obtain an import licence, but the court ruled in favour of Dangote Refinery, stating that the objection lacked merit. The dispute centers…
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Nigeria Calls for Swift Action on Africa’s Water Security
– Nigeria Pushes for Improved Water Access in Africa – Strengthening Africa’s Water Infrastructure – Water Security Key to Sustainable Development Nigeria has urged African leaders and development partners to take urgent action to address the continent’s water security challenges. Speaking at a high-level forum, Nigerian officials emphasized that water scarcity is a growing threat…
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AfDB Invests $8bn in Water Infrastructure Across Africa
– Boosting Water Access in Africa – AfDB Expands Water Projects for Sustainable Development – $8 Billion Investment Targets Water Security The African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested $8 billion to enhance water infrastructure projects across Africa, aimed at improving access to clean and safe water for millions. The bank revealed that the investment will…
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Group Urges Nigerians to Recycle for Cleaner, Safer Environment
– Sustainable Waste Management for Public Health – Group Advocates Cleaner Environment through Recycling A group of environmental advocates has called on Nigerians to embrace waste recycling to promote a cleaner and safer environment. The group highlighted the urgent need for individuals, communities, and businesses to adopt responsible waste management practices. According to the advocates,…
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25 Countries to Introduce Malaria Vaccines by 2025 – WHO
– Global Effort to Reduce Malaria Deaths – WHO Expands Malaria Vaccine Rollout – Boosting Child Immunization Against Malaria The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that 25 countries will introduce malaria vaccines into their national immunization programs by 2025. This expansion aims to protect millions of children across Africa and other high-risk regions from…
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Govt, Partners to Upgrade Lead-Acid Battery Recycling in Africa
– Improving Battery Recycling Systems in Africa – Tackling Toxic Waste and Pollution from Batteries – Strengthening Sustainable Waste Management The Nigerian government, in collaboration with international development partners, has announced plans to upgrade lead-acid battery recycling processes across Africa. The initiative aims to enhance environmental protection by promoting safer and more efficient recycling practices.…