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Biodiversity: Conservation foundation, NPAP, FG partner to mitigate impacts of plastic pollution

By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says it will partner with the Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), Federal Government and other stakeholders to address the impacts of plastic pollution on biodiversity. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director-General NCF, said this in Abuja, at the Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue on Inclusive PlasticContinue Reading

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APHPN advocates leveraging technology to enhance healthcare delivery

By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) says embracing innovation has become a necessity to address overstretched health infrastructure and transform the country’s healthcare delivery. Prof. Yetunde Kuyinu, Chairman of APHPN Lagos, said this during the association’s Biennial and Scientific Conference on Thursday. The conferenceContinue Reading

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Guinea-Bissau ‘coup’: ECOWAS Parliament creates investigative committee for urgent action

By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has created a special closed-door committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent military coup d’etat in Guinea-Bissau, which culminated in President Omaro Embalo’s exit from office. The regional parliament took the decision during its 2025 Second Extraordinary Session, which was dedicated to deliberationsContinue Reading

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New Niger Agenda: Ccommissioners designate, chairmen-elect, others on retreat

By Rita Iliya Minna, Dec. 3, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-day executive retreat for commissioners-designate, chairmen-elect, their deputies, special advisers and permanent secretaries. Bago, represented by Mr Yakubu Garba, the Deputy Governor, said the retreat was organised to align government officials with theContinue Reading

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PWD: First Lady disburses N50m in Niger

By Rita Iliya Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has disbursed N50 million to 250 persons with disabilities in Niger as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Wednesday that the initiative was launched to commemorate the 2025 International DayContinue Reading

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