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Nigeria,Tanzania, Kenya youths emerge winners of nuclear technology video competition
Youths from Nigeria, Tanzania and Kenya have been awarded first prize for a youth video competition they researched on nuclear energy technology, a statement from ROSATOM Central and Southern Africa says.
Wildfire threat darkens California dream – residents
This autumn’s rash of destructive wildfires — predicted to grow worse in coming years as climate change strengthens — is threatening to shatter the California Dream that has long lured people to the state, drawn by its sunny weather and opportunities for a better life.
Senate expresses concern over child trafficking
The Senate on Wednesday expressed concern that a child slavery system could spring up if child trafficking is not checked.
Oyo government raises alarm over effects of global warming
Oyo State Government has called on Nigerians not to continue to ignore the natural warnings associated with global warming, as they portend immediate danger to human’s safe existence.
Australians urged to evacuate as ‘catastrophic’ fires loom
Authorities declared a state of emergency across a broad swath of Australia's east coast on Monday, urging residents in high risk areas to evacuate ahead of looming "catastrophic" fire conditions.
Bill Gates: I’ve paid over $10 billion in taxes, more than anyone else
Bill Gates, the world’s richest man for nearly two decades, says he has paid over $10 billion in taxes, adding that he is willing to pay as much as $20 billion.
45 million people at risk of food, water shortages in southern Africa
About 45 million people in Southern Africa are at risk of food and water shortages due to “the effects of changing weather conditions,” Evangelical Christian Aid Organisation World Vision on Friday said.
NEWMAP plans to establish functional environmental club in public schools
The Delta State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has formalised plans to establish a functional environmental club in public primary and secondary schools in Delta State.
President Buhari: We’ll inject fresh energy into Russia-Nigeria relations
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Sochi, Russia, said fresh energy will be injected into Nigeria-Russia relations to bolster an age-long relationship that has been mutually rewarding and promising.
Minister: Nigeria has succeeded in preventing ‘invasive plant pests’
Nigeria has succeeded in preventing the entry of invasive plant pests and other emerging pests, an official ha said.
Lagos reviews building codes to avert collapse
The Lagos State Government has started reorganizing building codes to check incessant building collapse, flooding and other man-made disasters.
UNICEF: 1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight
A third of the world’s nearly 700 million children under five years old are undernourished or overweight and face lifelong health problems as a consequence, according to a grim UN assessment of childhood nutrition released Tuesday.
AfDB, CGC to develop green financing instruments for Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), has commissioned the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) to prepare a study on the creation of national climate change funds and green banks in Africa.
Jude Idada wins $100,000 NLNG Literature Prize
Jude Idada’s ‘Boom Boom’ has won the Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, for the 2019 cycle on Children’s Literature.
Mining host communities lament neglect by government, companies
Mining host communities under the auspices of the Federation of Nigerian Mining Host Communities, FNMHC, Friday, lamented alleged neglect by government and mining companies operating in their areas.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban faces growing heat over climate change
As Hungarians increasingly fret about climate change, right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing growing heat over the government’s perceived ambivalence on a burning issue.
Kebbi partners World Fish Programme to revitalize fish production
The Kebbi State Government is partnering the World Fish Programme to boost the fisheries potentials of the State.
Climate change: Nuclear power game changer – IAEA
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be difficult to achieve without a significant increase in the use of nuclear power, IAEA Acting Director General Cornel Feruta said today.
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Lagos: Public servants must think globally, but act locally
The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Governments and Community Affairs, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, has admonished public officials working in the 57 Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas of the State to rise above the traditional constraints and old ways of doing things and begin to think globally, but act locally to facilitate the achievement of the developmental agenda and blueprint of the State Government in all sectors of the State’s economy.
AFCON U23: Olympic Eagles battle ready for South Africa – Taiwo Awoniyi
Nigeria Olympic Eagles star striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, believes the coach Imama Amapakabo-led national U-23 has now got back its mojo working after Tuesday’s thrilling 3-1 win over Zambia, adding they are now ready to face the Amaglug-glug of South Africa in today’s top of the table Group B match at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.
How N587.7 million Ecowas fund was moved – witness
The trial of Mohammed Dangana, a staff of the Economic Community of West African States Commission continued Thursday before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja with the testimonies of prosecution witness 2 (PW2), Becky Uju, a staff of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Plc.
U23 AFCON: South Africa tie will be tricky – Imama Amapakabo
Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, Imama Amapakabo, says the Olympic Eagles must get the desired result against South Africa, admitting that it has been tough for the team at the ongoing U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Official: EFCC would continue to partner credible CSOs on anti-graft war
The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has assured credible civil society organisations, CSOs, of continued partnership in the task of combating economic and financial crimes.
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Woman arraigned for biting off apprentice’s cheek
The police on Tuesday arraigned a businesswoman, Lovina Chukwuekezi, 34, in a Magistrates’ Court in Ojo, Lagos for allegedly biting off her apprentice’s cheek.
Delta government raises the alarm on failed federal roads
Delta State Ministry of Works has drawn the attention of the Federal Government to its failed roads in the state.
South Sudan president invites Prophet TB Joshua for prayers
Having advocated for peace, unity and development in his country, South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has resolved to invite Prophet TB Joshua into the country to hold prayers with his people.
Ekiti government to reconstruct Ado township roads
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, at the weekend said his administration would soon begin the reconstruction of Ado township roads many of which have become deplorable as a result of lack of maintenance in the last four years.
President Buhari meets Pearson educational group management in London — in pictures
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in London, met with management of Pearson Educational Group in London.