African Art and Media for Earth Initiative is calling on journalism and mass communication students from and in the Niger Delta region to apply for its Niger Delta Eco-Journalism workshop. AAMEI put together the premium workshop to afford journalism/mass communication students with a passion for the environment opportunity to spend time learning from renowned environmentalists […]
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Dark clouds over Port Harcourt. The air in parts of Port Harcourt has been darkened by soot over the past few months, raising a cloud of concerns about the attendant health impacts. Citizens in parts of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, are getting worried about the air they breathe. To put it another way, many citizens are afraid
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The post below summarized my experience working as a young female employee in an e-commerce firm in Lagos, Nigeria. Specifically on my direct exposure with less pay because of my gender; a trend that is all too familiar in the corporate world these days – one which must be called out by everyone especially women.
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In 2013, Snapchat was offered US$4 billion by Google to be acquired. They turned it down. It is expected that in March 2017, Snapchat will go public giving it a possible valuation of US$40 billion. What has happened to society when we place such an immense value on a smartphone application that is essentially famous
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an unhealthy practice, inflicted on girls and women worldwide, and it is generally recognized as a violation of human rights, which is deeply rooted in cultural beliefs and perceptions over decades and generations with no easy task for change. As defined by the World Health Organization, FGM is alRl procedures
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In the fulfillment of our mandate towards creating sustainable solutions and advancing a practical and workable path to sustainable world and future, we are proud to announce the launch of a new advanced specialized career path, “Corporate Sustainability Masterclass”. The program is organized by Centre for Global Solutions and Sustainable development (CENGSSUD), which will be
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The global rise of cities has been unprecedented. Every week, nearly 1.5 million people become urban dwellers. By 2050, the urban population will account for more than two-thirds of the world’s population. “Cities are evolving faster than ever and encountering unprecedented demographic, environmental, economic and social challenges. Sustainable urban development is the current global priority; however,
28-year old Ifeanyi Orajaka is a Social Entrepreneur, Engineer, Green Energy Ambassador, IEEE Smart Village Ambassador, Global Shaper, Mentor and Founder/CEO of GVE Projects Limited Nigeria. While a 2009 undergraduate intern in a leading Oil&Gas multinational operating in Nigeria, he discovered that several rural communities neighboring their facilities were in absolute electricity poverty and this spurred him
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Every human being is a product of the environment. Corruption is perpetrated by man, its attendant consequences will certainly have negative impacts on our environment.Wikipedia defines corruption as “a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire personal benefits.” Wikipedia defines corruption as “a form
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Pollution is one of the biggest global killers, affecting over 100 million people. This is comparable to global diseases like malaria and HIV!!! And even though there are several kinds of pollution caused by several kinds of human activity – there is one in particular that we at SustyVibes really don’t get. The Pollution that
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