71 m. ago Former NDPHC boss advocates PPP–independent transmission project model to bridge electricity deficit

Chiedu Ugbo, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has called for the adoption of the read more Former NDPHC boss advocates PPP–independent transmission project model to bridge electricity deficit

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2 h. ago Malaria: Stakeholders divided over Senate’s proposed legislation

Tribune Online Malaria: Stakeholders divided over Senate’s proposed legislation Critical stakeholders in the health sector on Thursday expressed divergent views on the move by the Senate to establish... Malaria: Stakeholders divided over Senate’s proposed legislation Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ekiti NMA rejects FG’s circular on review of health workers’ allowances

Tribune Online Ekiti NMA rejects FG’s circular on review of health workers’ allowances The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ekiti State Chapter, has rejected the circular released by the Federal Government on the proposed upward Ekiti NMA rejects FG’s circular on review of health workers’ allowances Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job

From Femi Folaranmi Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government to expand the scope of work of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) beyond the Eastern Corridor to the entire country. According to the stakeholders, the call became necessary following PINL’s achievement of […] The post Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa

Tribune Online FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa He stressed the need for strengthened resource mobilisation, innovative financing mechanisms, and private sector participation to achieve UHC. FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Gombe State University Matriculates Over 200 Pioneer Students At Newly Established Dukku Campus

Gombe State University (GSU) has formally matriculated over 200 pioneer students into its newly established Faculty of Environmental Sciences, located at the Dukku campus. The new faculty comprises four academic departments: Architecture, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying and Building Technology. The ceremony marks a major milestone in the Gombe State Government’s commitment to expanding access to […]

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14 h. ago Niger Delta: CDS Harps On Communities’ Ownership Of National Assets

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline to take ownership of the national assets in their areas and  protect them. Musa, who was represented by Navy Captain Lassie Ozovehe, stated this in Port Harcourt during the monthly stakeholders’ engagement hosted by the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria […]

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17 h. ago TETFund moves to provide solution to energy crisis in tertiary institutions

Tribune Online TETFund moves to provide solution to energy crisis in tertiary institutions ..set to begin special intervention in Agric universities IN the face of the energy crisis and soaring costs, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commenced deliberate moves to ensure uninterrupted power supply in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The intervention agency had accordingly inaugurated a high-powered Steering Committee on Alternative Energy Solutions, the report […] TETFund moves to provide solution to energy crisis in tertiary institutions Tribune Online

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18 h. ago 2027: supporting Tinubu’ll sustain peace, stability, devt in N’Delta –Otuaro

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has urged stakeholders of the Niger Delta to maintain the prevailing peace in the region and remain resolute in their support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Otuaro spoke at a three-day strategic training on leadership, alternative dispute resolution and mediation […] The post 2027: supporting Tinubu’ll sustain peace, stability, devt in N’Delta –Otuaro appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Bassey proposes three solutions to environmental degradation in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Bassey proposes three solutions to environmental degradation in Niger Delta An environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has proposed three actions that must be taken to salvage the Niger Delta from environmental degradation it has faced for well over 60 years. Speaking on the theme: “Building a Resilient Future: Climate Action & Community Empowerment” at the third Niger Delta Climate […] Bassey proposes three solutions to environmental degradation in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Nigerians urged to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2

Tribune Online Nigerians urged to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2 Nigerians have been tasked to contact their national negotiating ministers and ask them to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2. Anthony Akpan of Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE), said: “Due to INC-5.2 being a high-stakes meeting, many ministers will be attending. We need to make sure that the ministers are feeling […] Nigerians urged to support a strong plastics treaty at INC 5.2 Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Troops commended for sustaining pressure against banditry in Zamfara

From John Bassey, Gusau A special assessment team from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters under the leadership of Major General W. B. Idris has commended the troops of operation Fansan Yamma(OPFY) for their dedication and commitment in sustaining pressure against terrorists and criminal elements in Zamfara State  and some parts of Northwest and North Central region. […] The post Troops commended for sustaining pressure against banditry in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Adopt planetary health diet to save humans, environment — RDI

Tribune Online Adopt planetary health diet to save humans, environment — RDI A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) in conjunction with Foodjustice has advocated for the adoption of planetary health diet as a panacea to increasing cases of non-communicable diseases, malnutrition and the negative impacts of existing food systems on biodiversity. The Planetary Health Diet (PHD) links a person’s diet to the health of the […] Adopt planetary health diet to save humans, environment — RDI Tribune Online

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31 h. ago 2027: Supporting Tinubu would sustain peace, stability, development in Niger Delta — Otuaro

Tribune Online 2027: Supporting Tinubu would sustain peace, stability, development in Niger Delta — Otuaro He assured the people of the Niger Delta that Tinubu would not fail in his firm commitment and dedication to the peace, stability, and development of the region and indeed Nigeria. 2027: Supporting Tinubu would sustain peace, stability, development in Niger Delta — Otuaro Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Court orders CCECC to pay N20m compensation to deceased staff’s family

Tribune Online Court orders CCECC to pay N20m compensation to deceased staff’s family The Judge held and added that a healthy and safe working environment was not provided for the deceased, which would have saved his life... Court orders CCECC to pay N20m compensation to deceased staff’s family Tribune Online

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38 h. ago CDS Tasks Niger Delta Host Communities On Ownership Of National Assets

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has called on host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline to take ownership of the national assets situated in their areas and ensure that they collectively safeguard the same. General Musa, who was represented by Navy Captain Lassie Ozovehe, stated this in Port Harcourt, Rivers State during […]

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38 h. ago Buhari Was Uncomfortable With Politics But Gave His All – Amina Mohammed

Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has paid tribute to former president Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London hospital on Sunday. Mrs. Mohammed, who served as minister of environment under Buhari from 2015 to 2016, eulogised her former boss in an interview with Channels TV on Tuesday, saying that the Mr. […] The post Buhari Was Uncomfortable With Politics But Gave His All – Amina Mohammed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago France’s PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances – Reuters

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed scrapping two public holidays and freezing most public spending as part of a 43.8 read more France’s PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances – Reuters

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39 h. ago South African MK Party Supports Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara Breakaway

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party of South Africa has backed Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara breakway and expressed support for the kingdom’s autonomy plan. Former President of South Africa and leader of the MK party, Jacob Zuma, stated that his party believed Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal allows for significant local governance by the populations of […]

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40 h. ago ‘Implement laws, agreements on women rights to alleviate poverty in Niger Delta’

Civil Society Groups in the Niger Delta have linked the harrowing poverty in the region to the exclusion of women read more ‘Implement laws, agreements on women rights to alleviate poverty in Niger Delta’

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