World environment day: FG inaugurates climate justice ambassadors

By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has inaugurated Climate Justice Youth Ambassadors (CJYA) as part of activities to commemorate the World Environment day. CJYA is an initiative of Oxfam Nigeria geared towards promotion of sustainable environment. The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal while inaugurating the ambassadors on Wednesday inContinue Reading

By Aderogba George The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), an NGO, have commenced the second batch training of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) faculty examiners. Mrs Adanna Maduka, Director of Policy, Partnerships and Grants, WBFA, made this known in a statement issuedContinue Reading

Netherlands funded programme unveils phase 2 of climate-smart palm oil initiative

By Bukola Adewumi Solidaridad and IDH, a Netherlands funded programme, has unveiled phase two of the National Initiative for Sustainable and Climate Smart Oil Palm Smallholders (NISCOPS). NISCOPS, which aims to improve the production of oil palm while fostering a climate friendly activity, targets 12,000 oil palm farmers in itsContinue Reading

Junkanoo festival: Country rep. advocates peace to drive Nigerian culture

By Aderogba George Amb. Felix Ihonre, Nigeria’s Country Representative for World Junkanoo Foundation and World Carnival Commission, has called for peace in order to drive Nigeria’s cultural heritage and harness its potential. Ihonre made the call in Abuja on Monday at a news conference on the upcoming World Junkanoo FestivalContinue Reading

Proposed National WASH policy to reflect MHM concerns- WaterAid

By Tosin Kolade WaterAid Nigeria has announced that the National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) policy will address all Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) concerns in the country. The organisation said this would be done through partnership with the Federal Government, key line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), development partners andContinue Reading