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Amina J. Mohammed’s speech on climate issues

Gobal warming is at the apex of matters rigth now as world leaders convene at Paris for the COP21 climate talks. Amina J. Mohammed, Honourable Minister Of Environment & Head Of The Nigerian Delegation made a stirring speech, appreciating all efforts of delegates…

NGO trains 51 entrepreneurs in various skills

Oluremi Serrano No fewer than 51 budding entrepreneurs in Enugu State have been trained on entrepreneurship skills by Lift Saxum, a Non-Governmental Organisation. Presenting certificate to the trainees after the four-month training, the Executive Director of the organisation, Mrs Nwanneka…

NGO wants FG to advance research in herbal medicine

Oluremi Serrano A Non-Governmental Organisation, M&G International Research Institute has urged Federal Government to intensify efforts in advancing research on herbal medicine to improve the quality of life of Nigerians. The Founder of the NGO, Dr Grace Martin, gave the…

NGO donates relief materials to 40 widows in Borno

Kemi Busari The Borno chapter of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) last week donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to 40 widows of Boko Haram insurgency in the state capital, Maiduguri. The Chairman of the association, Malam…

OPA say no to social media clampdown bill

Kemi Busari Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPA Nigeria) has condemned the “Bill for an Act to Prohibit Frivolous Petitions and Other Matters Connected Therewith” which passed its 2nd reading at the Senate recently. A statement signed by the association’s…

Africa needs more funding for adaptation

By Protus Mabusi PAMACC Team in Paris   More finance, capacity building for communities and institutions and use of technology are vital to making Africa adapt to climate change. Speakers during a side event on “Climate Change Adaptation funding in…

UN Announce follow-up conference to COP 21

Kemi busari United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today that a broad group of organizations will partner in 2016 to maintain momentum for multi-stakeholder climate implementation. The Secretary-General, joined by groups such as the World Bank, the Global Environment Facility…