The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) has urged African leaders to prioritise sustainable practices through people-centred renewable energy that protects ecosystems and supports local economies.
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Webmark Empowerment Foundation, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lugbe FHA Estate and Connect Her Network Foundation, has raised awareness about the critical impact of stressors on mental health.
Enugu state farmers have expressed concerns that excessive rainfall could harm crop health, delaying harvesting and planting. In separate interviews in Enugu state on Saturday, farmers highlighted the adverse effects of torrential rain on agricultural production. A cassava farmer, Mr Chijioke Eneh, noted that excessive rainfall could leach essential nutrients from the soil, hindering plant growth. “Too much rain can lead to fungal and mould growth, ultimately killing crops,” he added. A vegetable farmer, Mrs Vera Uchendu explained that torrential rain influences crop selection, causing delays in planting alternative crops. “Excessive rain makes some crops unsuitable, forcing farmers to seek…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Mariam Adeola Gbadebo (MAG) Foundation have advocated for improved access to education to end child labour, trafficking and violence against the girl-child in Nigeria.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, in collaboration with partners Shell, TotalEnergies, and Agip, has finalized a significant deal to supply gas to the methanol-manufacturing plant of Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Ltd.
Dangote Group plans to start production at its two Nigerian oil assets in the fourth quarter of 2024, following months of crude supply challenges, according to a report by S&P Global Commodity Insights.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that the Federal Government incurred an electricity subsidy obligation of ₦380bn in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases.
In Sokoto, cultural norms often prioritize boys’ economic opportunities over girls’, significantly limiting the economic independence of young women. These traditions restrict access to skills development, making it challenging for girls to achieve financial self-reliance.
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported that Mpox remains a significant public health issue.