25 h. ago Scientists raise alarm over mass killing of migratory bats at Kaduna Assembly

By Sola Ojo, Abuja Concerned environmental advocates and scientists have raised the alarm over the mass killing of migratory bats at the Kaduna State House of Assembly complex, calling on the Kaduna State Government to take urgent action. Ancient trees surrounding the Lord Lugard House, which houses the Kaduna State House of Assembly, are known […] The post Scientists raise alarm over mass killing of migratory bats at Kaduna Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Nigeria Seeks Global Unity To Tackle Urban Challenges Amid Shifting World Order

The Nigerian government has called for innovative solutions and strengthened international cooperation to address urgent urban development challenges during the opening session of the first session of the 2025 UN-Habitat executive board meeting in Nairobi. Speaking on behalf of Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Nigeria’s minister of Housing and Urban Development and current chair of the UN-Habitat […]

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41 h. ago ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria

…Calls for urgent action   By Chinenye Anuforo       Folake Owodunni, CEO of ERA, opened the summit, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the necessity for innovative solutions. Key dignitaries, including Dr. Saidu Ahmed Dumbulwa of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of the Nigerians […] The post ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition

Tribune Online Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition     As the world marks World Water Day 2025, the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has called for urgent action to safeguard Africa’s water resources from what it describes as the twin threats of climate change and water privatisation. In a statement made available to Nigerian Tribune, the coalition called on African […] Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition Tribune Online

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3 d. ago SORENID CEO Calls For Urgent Assistance Amid Explosion Damage

The Society for Reconciliation of Nigerians in Distress (SORENID) has incurred significant structural damage following debris from a tanker explosion at Karu Bridge, Abuja, which has jeopardised its operations. Reports state that the explosion on March 19, 2025, resulted in at least nine fatalities and the destruction of around 30 vehicles. Although there were no […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy

Tribune Online Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy In spite of the Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024), existing legal framework surrounding surrogacy in Nigeria has not entrenched confidence in the system as experts highlight loopholes that make it fall short of expectations in relation to other jurisdictions while they call for urgent comprehensive legal structure to protect the rights of parties. ADEOLA […] Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy Tribune Online

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5 d. ago World Water Day: FG Calls For Urgent Action On Water Security, Conservation

As the world marks World Water Day, the federal government has called for urgent action to safeguard Nigeria’s water security, urging stakeholders to adopt sustainable conservation practices. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,  who made the call at a press briefing in Abuja, stressed the need for collective efforts to ensure water […]

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7 d. ago Create policies to attract agric investments, stakeholders urge govt

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for urgent policy reforms, increased investments, and technological innovations to strengthen the country’s food system. With food insecurity affecting millions of Nigerians, the agricultural experts, policymakers, and development partners convened in Abuja on Thursday for the National Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Security. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security Read More

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8 d. ago Stakeholders Seek Increased Funding For Family Planning In Bauchi

Stakeholders in Bauchi State have raised the alarm over dwindling support for family planning initiatives, calling for urgent action to ensure their sustainability and accessibility. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organised by the Bauchi State Government in collaboration with The Challenge Initiative Nigeria (TCI). The chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare […]

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9 d. ago Tanker explosion must be treated as national emergency – Atiku

A devastating tanker explosion on the Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Highway has prompted ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to call for immediate presidential intervention, labelling the recurring tragedy a “national emergency.” The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in multiple fatalities and property damage, sparking widespread concern and calls for urgent action. In a statement Read More

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1 week ago Nearly 50 million people sign up call for reduction of air pollution

Tribune Online Nearly 50 million people sign up call for reduction of air pollution In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organisations, and individuals worldwide have signed a resounding call for urgent action to reduce air pollution and protect people’s health from its devastating impacts. Nearly 50 million people sign up call for reduction of air pollution Tribune Online

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1 week ago Optometrists decry alarming prevalence of glaucoma, demand urgent attention

The Nigeria Optometrists Association (NOA), Taraba State Chapter, has decried the alarming rate of glaucoma prevalence among Nigerians and called read more Optometrists decry alarming prevalence of glaucoma, demand urgent attention

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2 w. ago Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu Amid the crises rocking the Senate chamber and Rivers State, the Campaign for Democracy (CD) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to, as a matter of urgent public importance, invite all warring politicians and settle whatever misunderstanding they have against each other in the interest of democracy and good governance. This was just as […] Wade into Senate, Rivers crises in nation’s interest, CD urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Digital Rights: EU, NBA, Others Tackle FG Over Misuse Of Cybercrime Law

The European Union, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and other critical stakeholders in the justice sector have condemned the rising number of cases of citizens being arrested for alleged violations of the Cybercrime law. In separate presentations, they called for an urgent review of the legal system’s role in promoting and maintaining digital rights in […]

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Call Wike, Fubara to order, PANDEF urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Call Wike, Fubara to order, PANDEF urges Tinubu The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to resolve the escalating political crisis in Rivers State. Rivers crisis: Call Wike, Fubara to order, PANDEF urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago IWD 2025: NAS Seeks Urgent Action To Address Gender Inequality

As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the Zuma Deck, Abuja chapter of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), has called for urgent action to address gender inequality and ensure greater inclusion of women in governance, leadership, and decision-making processes. During a sensitisation campaign in the Dutse Alhaji community of the Federal Capital […]

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2 w. ago Boundary Dispute: Displaced Victims Beg Gov Eno, Federal Gov’t For Succour

No fewer than 2,000 displaced residents of Ndito Eka Iba, a coastal oil-bearing community in Ibeno local government Area of Akwa Ibom State have called on the federal and state governments for urgent assistance. The appeal followed their forceful sack from the fishing community during the December 24, 2024 attack allegedly carried out by their […]

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3 w. ago Sightsavers urges urgent action to boost women’s access to employment

Tribune Online Sightsavers urges urgent action to boost women’s access to employment Sightsavers has called for urgent action to boost women’s access to employment, especially those with disabilities, who face multiple barriers to financial independence. Sightsavers urges urgent action to boost women’s access to employment Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigerian ports must face urgent reforms to stay competitive – Experts

Amid concerns over Nigeria’s port efficiency, stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sector have called for urgent reforms to position read more Nigerian ports must face urgent reforms to stay competitive – Experts

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