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Ramadan 2024: Islamic philanthropy surges to record high as UN delivers warning

Islamic philanthropy raised a record $46 million for 2 million displaced people in...

Battling green skill shortage in the quest for a sustainable economy

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Nigeria to get WHO-recommended new malaria vaccine by Mid-2024

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Google announces N75m equity-free fund for Nigerian SMBs

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FGN to plant 20 billion trees next year – VP

The Vice President (VP) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FGN), Kashim Shettima has revealed that the Federal Government plans to plant 20 billion trees in...

FG plans review of healthcare policy for civil servants

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed plans to re-strategize access to healthcare for civil...

FGN to plant 20 billion trees next year – VP

The Vice President (VP) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FGN), Kashim Shettima has revealed that the Federal Government plans to plant 20 billion trees in the next rainy season as part of its national reforestation and environmental sustainability drive. Shettima made the announcement after touring multiple agricultural and industrial facilities in Ethiopia, where he witnessed the country’s Green Legacy Initiative, an inspiration from Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative. The VP described the initiative as a win-win for all, combining environmental restoration with job creation. “Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme is a model for combining climate...
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AAUW 2024 International Fellowships for Women Pursuing Full-time Graduate or Postdoctoral Study in USA

About AAUW OUR MISSION Gender Equity & Economic Security We’ve led the fight for fair pay and economic opportunity for women — and the battle...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

NASENI secures $200m deal with REA on renewable energy

The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu has announced a $200 million deal with...
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Environment & Energy

Lagos Govt, NCF partner to advocate sustainable plastic waste management

The Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) have jointly tasked residents in the state to embrace and priority sustainable plastic waste...
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Health

NCDC demands increased funding for health security

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC), Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, has called for increased budgetary allocation to prevent, detect...
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Environment & Energy

FGN, IFC commit to partnership on affordable housing

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have reiterated commitment to resolve the nation’s housing deficit within the shortest...
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Health

NESTLÉ raises awareness on need for healthy diets for children

In collaboration with the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria, Nestlé Nigeria commemorated the 2023 International Chef’s Day with 50 children from Nestlé for Healthier...
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Agenda 2030

Business Coalition worth $1trn calls for plans to phase out fossil fuels at COP28

A group of over 130 companies, representing approximately $1 trillion in global revenue, announced the release of an open letter to governments attending the...
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Science, Technology & Innovations (STI)

NASENI partners Chinese companies, receives letters of intent for $bn tech investments 

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima (GCON) has led the establishment of a partnership between the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and...
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Environment & Energy

Oando, FuelCell ink MoU to improve renewable power solutions

Oando Plc and United States-based FuelCell Energy, a leading global innovator in sustainable clean energy technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to...
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