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SEO Riders: – France-Nigeria Collaboration on Ocean Conservation – Private Sector Engagement in Nigeria’s Blue Economy – Sustainable Maritime Practices and Economic Diversification The French government has called upon Nigeria’s private sector to actively participate in safeguarding marine ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing ocean pollution and promoting sustainable maritime practices. This…

SEO Riders: – Menstrual Health Equity in Nigeria – WaterAid Nigeria’s Advocacy for Menstrual Hygiene – Improving WASH Facilities for Women’s Health WaterAid Nigeria has called for urgent measures to address menstrual health inequities, highlighting that over 30% of Nigerian women and girls lack access to adequate menstrual hygiene facilities. This deficiency leads to health…

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…

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…

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…

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…

SEO Riders: – 2024 Nigeria flood displacement – NEMA flood impact report – Borno State flood and cholera crisis The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that over 1.2 million Nigerians were displaced by devastating floods in 2024, with 1,237 reported deaths and more than 16,000 injuries. The disaster impacted 5.2 million people across…

SEO Riders: – Sustainable Development in Ethiopia’s Water and Energy Sectors On May 26, 2025, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy convened a stakeholder forum in Addis Ababa to finalize a new national policy aimed at transforming the country’s water and energy sectors. Minister Habtamu Itefa emphasized that the policy, designed to serve the nation…

SEO Riders: – UK Planning Bill environmental controversy – Impact of Planning and Infrastructure Bill on UK biodiversity – Conservation groups oppose UK government’s planning reforms The UK government’s proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill has come under intense scrutiny from leading conservation organizations, including The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Society for the Protection of…

SEO Riders: – Lagos Okobaba plank market relocation – Agbowa Timberville housing for traders – Urban redevelopment in Lagos State The Lagos State Government has initiated the relocation of the Okobaba plank market from Ebute Metta to a newly developed site in Agbowa-Ikosi, Ikorodu. This move aims to address environmental concerns and enhance urban development.…