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Rich Nations Stonewalling on Adaptation Finance Promise, Advocates say as Bonn Climate Talks End in Gridlock
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By Bunmi Yekini Developing nations left this week’s UN climate talks in Bonn frustrated and largely empty-handed on adaptation finance, with advocates…
NDLEA, UNODC Launch World Drug Day Activities, Pledge Tougher Action Against Traffickers
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Agency says it will continue targeting drug cartels’ financial networks By Heapnews Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United…
By Heapnews Lagos State on Friday signed a €170 million ($196 million) financing agreement with the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB…
Brazil's Lula, WHO Chief urge World Leaders to Finalize Pandemic Treaty Ahead of July Deadline
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By Bunmi Yekini Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have called on world…
By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive clinical guidelines for the treatment of filovirus diseases, including…
By Heapnews Nigerian troops have rescued the wife of a former senior military officer who was abducted by armed bandits alongside her…
Aid group says overwhelmed treatment centres, weak surveillance and insecurity are hampering efforts to contain the disease as cases spread across three…
Brazil-Based Businessman Arrested at Lagos Airport Over Liquid Cocaine Hidden in Clothing, NDLEA Says
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Agency says more than 2.5 tonnes of illicit drugs seized nationwide in coordinated operations across multiple states By Heapnews Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency…
Nigeria TB Advocates Warn of Critical Shortages of Diagnostic Supplies and Drugs in Four States
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By Bunmi Yekini Tuberculosis advocates, community groups and health workers on Friday urged the Nigerian government to immediately address shortages of key…
MSF uses Play Therapy to Support Recovery of Malnourished Children in South Sudan Refugee Camp
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By Bunmi Yekini Play is helping malnourished children in South Sudan’s Kule refugee camp recover emotionally as well as physically, aid agency…
