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The Guardian reports that a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change, C40 has listed Lagos among cities to benefit from the $3 billion grant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. According to The Guardian, the group supports cities to collaborate effectively, share knowledge and drive meaningful, measurable and sustainable action on climate change. The ...

In a bid to retain significant proportion of Nigeria’s landmass under forest, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has begun a new initiative known as Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN).The Guardian reports that the initiative aims to establish a forest rehabilitation scheme in 25 per cent (230,942 sq. km) of Nigeria’s total landmass (923,768 sq. km) from 2017 to 2047, while simultaneously promoting ...

You remember Kevin Mc Callister, the ‘Home Alone’ star? Here are tips on how to beat him at the ‘Home Alone’ security game. Living alone has its benefits. No race to the bathroom to get ready in the morning, sole control of TV and takeout choices, a pants/no-pants policy, as you see fit. But there are also some drawbacks, security ...

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has officially flagged off the construction of 170 km of rural roads across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state, under the rural road programme of the government. According to New Telegraph, Ikpeazu hinted this at the flag off ceremony and commissioning of the 4.7km Owerrinta- Egbelu Mbutu road in Isiala Ngwa South council ...

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has provided land for the establishment of the Digital Bridge Institute in the state. New Telegraph reports that the Special Adviser on Media and ICT, Mr. Tahav Agerzua, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting with officials of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) at the Old Banquet Hall of the Benue Peoples House yesterday. ...

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Jigawa State Command, Mr. Angus Ibeizim, revealed that no fewer than 79 persons died in 149 road accidents in Jigawa State since January. Vanguard reports that he made this known while flagging off the 2016 ember months campaign in Dutse, yesterday. According to him, road accidents can be minimised, if traffic rules are ...

According to Vanguard, as the February 1, 2017, deadline placed by the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, on speed limiters draws nearer, transporters, private and public vehicle owners have besieged Purple Global Services & Technologies Africa, the company which specializes in installing the device in vehicles. Vanguard reports that the Director of Purple Global Services and Technologies Africa Limited, Mr. ...

Vanguard reports that the Delta State Government, yesterday said it had stopped the 25 percent mobilisation fee to contractors  for government contracts. According to Vanguard, the State’s Commissioner for Works, Mr James Augoye, who disclosed this during a meeting with contractors in the state, told them to ensure execution of projects awarded to specification “or face sanctions and contracts revocation. “Some contractors have ...

As part of efforts to reduce the effects of the current economic downturn in the country, the Lagos State Government, yesterday, said it has concluded plans to start allocation of houses using the newly-introduced rent-to-own policy. Vanguard reports that the State’s Commissioner for Housing, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, who disclosed this at a press conference ahead of the launch of the scheme, ...

This article showcases five steps to finding your own personal style in your interior design or home decoration so that you can apply it to everything from the welcome mat in your hall to the curtains in your kitchen. There are as many styles in interior design as there are homes and it can be overwhelming to try and work ...