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COVID-19 and Plastics: How the Pandemic Highlights the Need for Sustainable Waste Disposal

Editor Oct 13, 2021

Press Release Scientists alert that COVID-19 has greatly exacerbated plastic pollution and propose a paradigm shift towards a plastic circular economy. The COVID-19 pandemic caused an explosive increase in the demand of disposable…

Maritime Dispute Between Kenya and Somalia Persists

Editor Oct 13, 2021

By Joab Apollo The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday 12th October, 2021, unanimously ruled that Somalia must own what used to be part of Kenya's territory in the Indian Ocean, sounding a blow to Nairobi that has always…

Nigeria: Osinbajo’s Wife, State Governors’ Wives Harp on Girl-Child Education

Editor Oct 13, 2021

By Justina Auta Wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, and wives of Kebbi and Ogun state governors, on Tuesday stressed the need to improve access to quality education for the girl-child. They made the call at the…

Nigeria: Tabitha Cumi Foundation launches Flashlight Action on Girls’ Safety Project, Targets 750…

Editor Oct 12, 2021

By Justina Auta Tabitha Cumi Foundation, on Monday launched the Flashlight Action on Girls’ Safety (FLAGS) to support 750 marginalised girls in FCT, Nassarawa and Niger states. The Foundation’s Executive Director, Tayo Erinle, said…

Nigeria: Digital Inclusion of Girls Crucial to Wealth Distribution, Development – UNICEF

Editor Oct 12, 2021

By Justina Auta Deputy Country Representative of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Ms Rushnan Murzata, says digital inclusion of girls is crucial to ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and development in the country.…

44% of Girls in Nigeria Marry Before 18 Years – Save the Children Report Says

Editor Oct 12, 2021

By Justina Auta A Global Girlhood Report, published by International NGO, Save the Children, says an estimated 44 per cent of girls in Nigeria get married before their 18th birthday. The report reveals that the percentage of girls that…

Nigeria: Tangale Community Rebukes Embattled Mai Tangle Over Meddling in Local Government Affairs,…

Editor Oct 11, 2021

By Iliya Kure Elders of Tangale Community in Gombe state and leadership of the Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA), the socio-cultural group, have expressed shock over action by their embattled traditional ruler, Mr. Danladi…

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests KASUPDA Boss in Kaduna

Editor Oct 11, 2021

By Iliya Kure The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director General of Kaduna State Urban Planning Development Agency (KASUPDA) Malam Ismail Umaru Dikko, Daily Trust Newspaper reports. According to the…

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