Category: News
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Uzbekistan Reveals Official Slogan for CITES COP20 in Samarkand
SEO Riders: At the unveiling, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, **Mr. Aziz Abdukhakimov, explained the slogan’s meaning: “This is more than a slogan. It encapsulates our vision for the future—where conservation is not seen as separate from people, but as a shared path forward.” Welcoming the announcement, CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero…
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ITREALMS Media Partners with EPRON to Drive Small E-Waste Collection Initiative
SEO Riders: In a strategic move to strengthen e-waste management, ITREALMS Media collaborated with the E-waste Producer Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (EPRON) and recyclers EL-AS Tech and WEEE Eco-Friendly to host a one-day small e-waste collection campaign in Lagos. Held as part of the 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue—coinciding with International E-Waste Day—the event invited Nigerians…
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NPID Knocks Attackers OF Ex-NNPCL Boss, Kyari
Nigeria Professionals in Diaspora (NPID) held a world press conference in London today, condemning what they described as “baseless attacks” and unwarranted restrictions on the personal accounts of the former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari The group warned that such actions risk deterring Nigerian…
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Nigeria Commemorates World Humanitarian Day with Urgent Call to Protect Workers, Women, and Girls
SEO Riders: – UN, UNICEF urge action amid rising aid-worker threats in Northeast – Safeguarding women, girls, and responders central to World Humanitarian Day 2025 On World Humanitarian Day (19 August 2025), Nigeria echoed the global plea to “Act for Humanity”, spotlighting frontline humanitarian workers—especially women—and the communities they tirelessly support. In Maiduguri, UNICEF’s Field…
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Government Urged to Support Media Through Tax Reliefs and Independent Journalism Fund
SEO Riders: – Media sustainability: call for tax relief on newsprint and digital tools – Policy parallels drawn with South Africa, US, and Canada media support models Mr. Femi Soneye, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC Ltd, appealed to the Federal Government to bolster media sustainability by offering tax incentives and import duty waivers…
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South African Hawks Dismantle Transnational Rhino Horn Syndicate After 7-Year Probe
SEO Riders: – Syndicate trafficked 964 rhino horns, fraudulently exploiting legal permits – Strong enforcement signals resurgent resolve against wildlife crime South African authorities have marked a significant victory against wildlife crime, arresting six individuals—aged between 49 and 84—in connection with a sophisticated rhino horn trafficking syndicate. This breakthrough follows a seven-year investigation by the…
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Attacks on Aid Workers Hit Record High on World Humanitarian Day
SEO Riders: – Nearly half of killed aid workers died in Gaza amid intensifying conflicts – UN and partners demand urgent protection, accountability, and adherence to humanitarian law On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed a staggering 383 humanitarian workers were killed in 2024—marking the deadliest…
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German Officials’ Cars Emit More Than Citizens’, Study Finds
SEO Riders: A recent analysis by Environmental Action Germany (DUH) reveals that the official cars of German political leaders often emit more CO₂ than the average citizen’s vehicle, calling into question their commitment to climate targets. The study found that among 238 top officials assessed, just 87 use electric vehicles, with the rest relying on…
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MEMAN Urges Rapid Action to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption in Nigeria
SEO Riders: During the “Accelerating Electric Mobility Adoption in Nigeria by Unlocking Downstream Potential” webinar, the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) spotlighted the urgent need to scale up electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Dr. Mukaila Oseni of the NMDPRA highlighted key barriers: inadequate charging infrastructure, intermittent power supply, steep vehicle prices, and limited awareness.…
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70 Years of Data Show Adaptation Measures Have Slashed Europe’s Flood Losses and Fatalities
SEO Riders: – Adaptation efforts have halved Europe’s flood fatalities – Europe counters climate-driven flood risks with effective preparedness A landmark attribution study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has revealed that flood adaptation measures in Europe—ranging from private preparedness and early-warning systems to infrastructural upgrades—have collectively cut economic losses by 63%…