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NDDC eyes investment in solar power, carbon credits to combat climate change
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has announced significant strides in the realm of solar power, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address climate change issues in Nigeria. Ogbuku spoke when a delegation from the Asteven International Company made a presentation on Renewable Energy and Carbon Credit at the NDDC headquarters…
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China has capacity to grow world economy- Yan Yuqing
The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Ms.Yan Yuqing, on Saturday said China has the capacity to grow world economy. Yuqing made this known at the 1Oth Anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) held in Lagos. Speaking on the theme ‘ Renew the hope with the belt and road initiative ‘, Yuqing explained that…
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First lady urges religious leaders to instill discipline, love in children
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on Thursday charged religious leaders, especially women, to instill discipline, love and the fear of God in their children and other followers. She made the remarks during a courtesy visit to her office at the State House, Abuja, by the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), who came to express their…
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Empowering girl child with knowledge is investing in Nigeria’s future – First lady
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, CON has said that investing in the girl child is in the best interest of the nation. She was speaking at the National Girls Interactive Session with Policy and Decision Makers to commemorate the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child. Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that the girl child must be protected from all forms of…
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NDDC, NLNG sign pact to maximise impact of development in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage shared aspirations and collaborate on diverse fronts in the delivery of sustainable development projects in the region. At a brief signing ceremony at NLNG’s Corporate Head Office, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Dr Philip Mshelbila,…
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First Lady urges Nigerians to prioritise mental health on World Mental Health Day
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to pay more attention to their mental wellbeing and support those who are affected by mental health issues. In a press statement released on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, to mark the World Mental Health Day with the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right’, Tinubu said that “the challenges…
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Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of Jankara, Bombata markets over environmental infraction
…..plans to demolish Pelewura market By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, on Sunday ordered the demolition of Jankara and Bombata Markets in Lagos Island, noting that the regeneration of the entire local government had begun. Sanwo-Olu hinted that Pelewura Market in Lagos Island would soon be brought down after due consultation with stakeholders. Addressing newsmen, the governor…
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SUNU Health partners Mobihealth to deliver telehealth services to insurance beneficiaries
The Health Insurance provider, SUNU Health has partnered Mobihealth, a multi-award winning telemedicine company to deliver virtual care to its health insurance beneficiaries. The Managing Director, SUNU Health, Dr Patrick Korie disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos. Korie said that SUNU Health had been providing health insurance products for over two decades in Nigeria and other…
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Climate Action Platform for Africa names Osinbajo its chairman
The Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A), a public benefit organisation working to unlock Africa’s potential as a global hub for climate action, has announced the immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. The organisation made the announcement in a statement yesterday. CAP-A’s work is informed by the realisation…
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Atiku urges federal, state governments to stop spread of Diphtheria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the federal and state governments to stop the spread of Diphtheria in the country. Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. In a post on his social media, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate said the news of the outbreak in the country was worrisome. He wrote, “The news of…
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