Environment
20 May 2024
The Network of Female Professionals in Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria (FEMinWASH) and Environmental Health Registration Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have agreed to promote access to water supply in the country.
20 May 2024
Abuja-based firm, Just Fix IT Synergy Nigeria Limited has urged the federal and state governments to embrace the moveable toilet concept to end open defecation in the country.
20 May 2024
The Borno State government has endorsed an action plan that will eliminate the challenges of climate change in the agricultural and livestock sectors.
The Climate Action Plan (CAP), which aligns with the national and international prioritie...
13 May 2024
The Project Coordination Officer (PCO), Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has blamed community disputes, and chieftaincy tussles in over 130 sites for delays in Ogoniland clean-up projects.
13 May 2024
Professional architects have said that decarbonising the building industry by improving energy efficiency and deploying other innovative designs for urban development will mitigate the climate crisis and contribute positively to improving people’s lives.
6 May 2024
•As govt approves national clean cooking policy The Federal Government has set aside two per cent of the ecological fund yearly and 10 per cent of green bonds for clean cooking financing in the country. The percentage will be domiciled in the Ecological Fund Office and releases will be made to the Clean Cooking Committee…
6 May 2024
Architects under the aegis of the Nigerian lnstitute of Architects (NIA), Lagos State chapter have emphasised the need for designs and strategies aimed at slowing the pace of climate change impacts in buildings and construction.
6 May 2024
Former Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, Iniruo Wills has accused governors in the Niger Delta region, ministers and senators of abetting the unending environmental pollution.
29 Apr 2024
There are concerns that the legislature is foot-dragging review of wildlife laws, which are outdated and not stringent enough to tackle illegal wildlife trade in the country.
29 Apr 2024
Nigeria and Cameroon have joined forces to tackle growing threats to biodiversity and shared areas. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Abuja and announced a strategic transboundary partnership to enhance
29 Apr 2024
Following poor budgetary allocation by the federal and state governments on climate change over the years, experts have called for increased national appropriation for adaptation and mitigation in the country.
29 Apr 2024
The Federal Government has pledged to instill professionalism and unlock potential in the environment sector. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has revealed plans to unlock the potential in the sector and regulate environmental professionalism.
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Personnel of the Nigerian Military invaded the offices of electricity distribution company Ikeja Electric in Lagos State. The Guardian gathered that the personnel in uniform forced their way into the Ikeja Electric office on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos. Videos obtained by our correspondent showed military personnel wielding arms and effectively crippling operations in…
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China's economy is facing growing "uncertainty" in the international environment, as well as insufficient domestic demand, a top economic official said on Thursday. Beijing set an ambitious annual growth target of around five percent on Wednesday, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit…
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South Korea's Air Force said Thursday that one of its fighter jets had accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries. "Eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were abnormally released from an Air Force KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the designated firing range," the Air Force said. The incident occurred…
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Nigeria is standing at the crossroads of a digital revolution, and at the heart of this transformation is the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). On February 25, 2025, the agency’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, took the stage on NTA’s Good Morning Nigeria to outline the Federal Government’s ambitious roadmap for digital transformation, financial inclusion, and…
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March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), which will be celebrated this year under the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme emphasises the need for actions that unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all and envisions a feminist future where no one is left behind. The 2025 IWD campaign…
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Nigeria and China have long maintained a robust and evolving diplomatic relationship, but recent developments indicate a strategic shift toward an even deeper economic and political partnership. The appointment of Mr. Joseph Tegbe as the Director General of Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership is a landmark decision that signals Nigeria’s commitment to maximizing the vast opportunities that…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. Strongly backing Israel as a ceasefire teeters, Trump said he was "sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job" as his administration expedites billions of dollars in…
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Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 home win over 10-man Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, putting them on track for the Champions League quarter-finals. Unable to beat Leverkusen in six attempts since Xabi Alonso took over in October 2022, Bayern were dominant from start to finish in the first leg of…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved 13 contracts for the Ministry of Works, totaling N679 billion, to facilitate road rehabilitation and new construction projects across several states. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said the approvals include rescoping, variation, and fresh contracts aimed at ensuring infrastructure development aligns with available funds. Addressing newsmen…
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DevReporting, an online newspaper established by Development Reporting Services Limited, is set to take off. With its headquarters in Lagos, the newspaper said its interest is to promote informed discourse, balanced reporting, and a comprehensive impact on development issues in Nigeria and Africa. This is contained in a statement signed by the organisation’s…