2 h. ago Cleaner environment: Ogun adopts community service for waste offenders

The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, has announced that residents caught dumping refuse on roads will henceforth be arrested, corrected with compassion, and assigned community service as punishment.

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2 h. ago Presidency tasks states to scale up domestic financing for healthcare

…says millions of Nigerians trapped in poverty yearly due to expensive healthcare The Presidency has challenged Nigerian states to dramatically read more Presidency tasks states to scale up domestic financing for healthcare

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6 h. ago Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non

A-one day health workshop in Lagos highlighted that sugar itself is not a direct cause of diabetes or other Non-Communicable read more Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non-communicable diseases

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8 h. ago Coastal communities in Niger Delta at risk of being submerged by 2070 ~ Reports

Some coastal communities in the Niger Delta may be submerged by 2070, according to reports on the state of environmental read more Coastal communities in Niger Delta at risk of being submerged by 2070 ~ Reports

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8 h. ago Groups urge FG to make public signed MoU on JBS’ $2.5bn investment in Ogun

The organisations, which included the Youth in Agroecology and Restoration Network; Environmental Rights Action; HEDA Resource Centre, on Thursday, protested over the signing of the MoU,that the billions dollar investment is a threat to small holders farmers.

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9 h. ago Urban renewal must not deepen poverty in Lagos, development experts warn

Diversification, equity highlighted at 3rd Lagos economic roundtable Development experts have cautioned the Lagos State government to tread carefully read more Urban renewal must not deepen poverty in Lagos, development experts warn

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11 h. ago Borno: Women farmers decry poor agroecology knowledge, climate pressures

They noted that the lack of exposure to sustainable farming techniques, including soil management and water-efficient methods,

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15 h. ago Diplomats work under suspicion, poor conditions as Bolaji urges Tinubu to reform foreign service

Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji, outgoing Director of Reforms and Renovations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says Nigerian diplomats operate under read more Diplomats work under suspicion, poor conditions as Bolaji urges Tinubu to reform foreign service

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17 h. ago The Predicament Of Poverty In Nigeria: Its Causes And Remedies

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful First Sermon: Praise be to Allah, who wrought the cosmos and apportioned sustenance among His servants with choice and abundance. Praise be to Allah, whose attribute is absolute wealth in truth, not mere claim. May Allah bless and grant peace upon the Prophet sent […]

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23 h. ago US donates $5m to tackle rising child malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria

The United States has announced a $5 million donation to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to combat acute malnutrition read more US donates $5m to tackle rising child malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria

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23 h. ago NCDMB, Lagos lead PEBEC’s 2025 business environment rankings

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has released its 2025 Business Facilitation Act (BFA) Performance Report alongside the 2025 read more NCDMB, Lagos lead PEBEC’s 2025 business environment rankings

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29 h. ago Insecurity: Abuja is safe, secure; no cause for concern — DHQ

Amid alleged plans by terrorists to attack the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and its environs anytime soon, the Military High Command on Thursday dismissed the threat and reassured residents that the nation’s capital city “is safe and secure”.

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29 h. ago Senate Passes Bill To Reduce Extreme Poverty In Nigeria Through Service Centres

The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, is aimed at enhancing and consolidating existing social welfare interventions across the country. The post Senate Passes Bill To Reduce Extreme Poverty In Nigeria Through Service Centres appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Federal Government Decries Silent Epidemic Of Poor Oral Health, Moves To Eliminate Noma

The Federal Government has decried what it described as a “silent epidemic” of poor oral health in Nigeria, stating that millions, especially children and older people, were suffering preventable diseases that damage productivity, dignity, and quality of life. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, who stated this at the […]

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31 h. ago US donates $5m to UNICEF for lifesaving nutrition support in Nigeria

The US donates $5 million to UNICEF to provide lifesaving nutrition support for at least 70,000 children with acute malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-donates-5m-to-unicef-for-lifesaving-nutrition-support-in-nigeria/

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33 h. ago Ogoni Environment Unsuitable For Resumption Of Oil Production — MOSOP

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People in the United States of America (MOSOP-USA) has stated that it opposes the federal government’s plan to resume oil production in Ogoniland, as it believes the environment is not yet suitable for such activity. MOSOP-USA stated that the environment requires a thorough cleanup, as outlined in the […]

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38 h. ago Use alternative energy to power blue economy, engineers urge FG

Environmental engineers urge Nigeria’s government to power the blue economy with alternative energy, leveraging gas reserves to boost productivity and comb Read More: https://punchng.com/use-alternative-energy-to-power-blue-economy-engineers-urge-fg/

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39 h. ago FG, World Bank commit to expanding social protection, economic opportunities

THE Federal Government and the World Bank have reiterated their commitment to expanding social protection systems and economic opportunities for the poor and vulnerable citizens. The assurance was given during the visit of the World Bank Regional Manager for Social Protection and Labour for West and Central Africa, Mr Robert Chase, to the Minister of […]

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40 h. ago Power project probe: Reps committee accuses DisCos of crippling nation’s power system

.NERC threatens sanctions over poor MAP refund compliance THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has accused electricity distribution companies of crippling the power supply system through years of poor investment, inadequate expansion, and failure to meet obligations outlined in their original business plans. […]

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57 h. ago Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

Public health experts have called for stronger action by governments and citizens to contain the spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases read more Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

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