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Poor access to climate information, fueling Food wastage – Expert

The Executive Secretary of Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre, Sulaimon Arigbabu, has said that about 40 per cent of the food produced in Nigeria gets wasted between the farm and en route to the final consumer.

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Allow returnee medical students from Ukraine continue studies in Nigeria – Reps to MDCN

The House of Representatives has called on the Medical and Dentistry Council of Nigeria to allow the Nigerian students who were evacuated from Ukraine over the war between the Eastern European country and Russia to complete their studies in Nigerian universities.

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NCDC decries poor compliance with monkeypox preventive measures

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Monday, disclosed that 797 confirmed cases of Lassa fever have been reported in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory in 2022.

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HIV: 77 persons test positive in Taraba

The Taraba Government on Sunday said 77 persons tested HIV-positive out of 2,156 tested during the ongoing mass testing and treatment campaign.

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Third Vessel Lost In Strait Of Hormuz

The GFS Pride and Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours of projectile strikes, as Iran escalates attacks on shipping and Brent stays above $100. Two commercial ships — a container vessel and a dry bulk carrier — sank within 24 hours of each...

Red Sea Crisis: How Much Is Africa Paying for a War It Isn’t Fighting?

LN247’s The Agenda examines the economic consequences of disrupted shipping routes, maritime security threats and the need for Africa to strengthen its economic resilience. The Red Sea crisis is raising important questions about Africa’s exposure to international conflicts and the impact of maritime insecurity on global trade. As...

Kenya Raises Petrol by 6%, Diesel 4.5% As Iran War Hits Pump Prices

Kenya's EPRA raised petrol 6% and diesel 4.5% for October 15–November 14, with Nairobi diesel hitting KSh 227.76. Kerosene jumped 14.9%. Here's the full breakdown. Kenya raises fuel prices as the Middle East war reaches the pump Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised maximum retail fuel prices...