By Angela Atabo The Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) is advocating the operationalisation of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) for Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) to strengthen Nigeria’s climate action efforts. Mrs Florence Ibok-Abasi, Country Director of SDN, said this at a workshop organised by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC),Continue Reading

By Aderogba George The Drug Free World Africa (DFWA) has officially inaugurated and launched its campaign activities against drug abuse, alongside the release of its first educational workbook leaflet aimed at guiding young people toward a drug-free lifestyle. The Country Director of DFWA, Dr Lina Okereke, said on Thursday inContinue Reading

By Justina Auta An NGO, StemChild Care Academy, has unveiled the “EduReach” online learning application and awarded two-year scholarships to rescued students kidnapped in Kebbi and Niger States, supporting their recovery and reintegration into formal education. Its Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Mamu, at a news briefing and the unveiling ofContinue Reading

By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says it will partner with the Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), Federal Government and other stakeholders to address the impacts of plastic pollution on biodiversity. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director-General NCF, said this in Abuja, at the Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue on Inclusive PlasticContinue Reading

By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) says embracing innovation has become a necessity to address overstretched health infrastructure and transform the country’s healthcare delivery. Prof. Yetunde Kuyinu, Chairman of APHPN Lagos, said this during the association’s Biennial and Scientific Conference on Thursday. The conferenceContinue Reading

By Isaac Aregbesola The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has admonished broadcast stations in the country to regulate their operations and abide strictly by the National Broadcasting Code or risk sanctions. The Director-General of NBC, Mr Charles Ebuebu, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at a Stakeholders’ Strategic Meeting convenedContinue Reading