The Lagos State Government has directed the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM), otherwise known as PSP operators, to resume the door-to-door evacuation of waste. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government gave the directive during a meeting with the waste managers on Tuesday in Lagos. The Secretary to the State Government […]
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Are you a millennial with an idea that could bring positive change to the world? You can apply to join TEDx Johannesburg’s Online Mentorship Programme. TEDx Johannesburg, with the support of Global Citizen, is looking for 100 ideas by 100 millennials to celebrate 100 years since Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela stepped out into the world to shake
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The world’s waters are drying up, including Africa’s, thanks in part to climate change. Climate change is causing water scarcity around the world through rainfall variability, droughts and desertification. Research has predicted that the variability will cause some African sub-regions to experience wet periods and others to face serious droughts. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
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Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.- Dalai Lama It is doubtful whether the saying “health is wealth” can ever become a cliché. This is because good health leads to productivity and better performance, which in turn can lead to wealth. Poor health, on the other hand, leads
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In celebration of the 2017 International Peace Day on 21st September 2017 which coincided with the 72nd United Nations General Assembly meeting. The United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN), United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Lagos and Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, University of Lagos held a symposium on the theme ‘Together for PEACE- Respect,
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According to This TriplePundit article, Mars is amplifying its considerably positive environmentally friendly practices. The MNC has pledged to invest $1billion in its Sustainable In A Generation initiative for projects focused on the people and the planet. The pledge is the organization’s response to the SDG goals and their evolved sustainability agenda, which, according to
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The aim of the inaugural summit which was held in commemoration of the International Youth Day was to get youths involved in NGOs to form a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Coalition. The communique for the summit can be found here. The programme commenced at about 9:30 a.m with delegates networking. The United Nations Information Centre
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The Global Social Benefit Institute Accelerator program is a 10-month, mentored program for established social entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their businesses. Successful applicants are connected with seasoned, executive mentors who provide Silicon Valley principles and expertise. They will coach, educate, and prepare applicants to better articulate their mission, impact model, and business plans. The program wraps up with
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Combating climate change is inevitable and one of the tools we are using today is Climate Financing. This is a blend of public and private funds sourced from multilateral or bilateral agencies and examples include Africa Risk Capacity and the Green Climate Fund. Through Climate Finance projects ranging from Sunshine Schools in China to the
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The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the ” Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas. The award, under the patronage of Minister Professor Johanna Wanka, honours young researchers each year from numerous countries and scientific disciplines for their
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