SURGe initiative
13 May 2024
With unprecedented urban growth in the face of increasing poverty and social inequality, the Executive Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has endorsed a draft work programme, the foundation’s budget for 2025, and the strategic plan of the agency.
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The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has decried workers’ poor performance due to the hospital’s power outage. The union’s chairman, Mr Oladayo Olabampe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday that the workers were not at their optimum capacity due to the outage. He recalls that…
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In southern Morocco, women stand on the front lines of preserving a centuries-old rug-weaving craft. Despite low profits, changing times, and increasing competition, their dedication breathes new life into this vibrant cultural heritage. In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them…
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The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced calibration of landing systems at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport to begin commercial flight operations. This is barely a month after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), granted approval for non-scheduled flight operations at the airport for six months. The calibration aircraft that conveyed the NAMA…
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The Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to integrate mini and midi buses, popularly known as Korope and Danfo, operating along the Lekki-Ajah axis into its Bus Reform Initiative. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, disclosed this during a meeting with relevant stakeholders in Alausa. Giwa explained that the project…
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Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevweri, has sacked the information commissioner, Ifeanyi Osuoza, with immediate effect for alleged poor performance. According to government sources, the governor had directed the commissioner for works (rural roads) Charles Aniagwu to take over the affairs of the Ministry of Information temporarily. Accordingly, Aniagwu will resume office on Monday as both…
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Egg stew (or “egg sauce”) is a beloved dish across several West African countries. In Ghana, it’s typically made with blended tomatoes, while in Nigeria, bell peppers are often added to the mix. This versatile egg stew is commonly enjoyed with cooked yam or fried plantains for breakfast, but it pairs just as well with…
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The Olusola Saraki Market in the Ilorin West Local Government of Kwara was gutted by fire on Friday night. The fire caused by a surge in power supply destroyed about seven shops and goods worth millions of naira. Sources at the market said the fire started around 9:36 pm. The spokesperson for the Kwara State…
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The factional leader of the Igbo apex socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Uche Okwukwu, has rubbished the election in Enugu State that produced John Azuta-mbata as President General. Azuta-mbata was announced as President General after an election that was witnessed by Governors Peter Mbah (Enugu), Chukwuma Soludo (Anambra), Alex Otti (Abia), and Hope Uzodimma (Imo) on…
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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has in the last 18 months expanded its capacity to enhance its operational effectiveness. Abubakar, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, AVM Idi Sani, said this at the maiden edition of his Parley with NAF Veterans,…
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The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has commenced the distribution of non-sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas ahead of the January 18 local government elections in the state. Dr Joseph Aremo, the ODIEC Chairman, made this known in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Akure by the…