Environment
1 Jan
There is disquiet in the environmental community over Oyo State government's plan to convert Ogunpa Forest Reserve into a housing estate.
1 Jan
Lagos-based firms, Jos Hansen Nigeria Limited and Alga Africa Limited have promised to support the solid mineral development and gas export deal between the Federal Government and Germany.
1 Jan
The Federal Government has warned that it will prosecute those killing endangered species, while pledging legislation and effective enforcement measures to safeguard wildlife in the country.
1 Jan
Environmentalists have reinforced the benefits of educating the younger generation on the impact of climate change.
1 Jan
In a move towards environmental sustainability, the Lagos State Government has revealed an ambitious plan to establish Material Recovery Facility (MRF) centres across the 57 local councils to encourage waste sorting at source, for incentives.
1 Jan
Stakeholders have lamented the hazardous effect of mercury on Skin Lightening Products (SLP), declaring a zero tolerance on its importation through online means.
18 Dec
Years after the Ebola virus, bush meat markets still thrive in different locations in Lagos, despite warnings by World Health Organisation (WHO) and efforts by conservationists to curb the trend.
18 Dec
The pan-African agency of the Great Green Wall (PAGGW) has expressed its commitment to restore and sustainably manage land in the Sahara and the Sahel region to address land degradation, climate change and erosion of biodiversity.
11 Dec
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has urged stakeholders to recover the nation's forest cover, which currently stands at three per cent.
11 Dec
Stakeholders have continued to decry on the adverse effect of climate change on culture, environment, livelihoods and food security.
27 Nov
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Nigeria Chapter, has called for improved collaboration among stakeholders in the housing sector to enhance standardisation of homes, professional practice and create a livable environment for Nigerians.
23 Nov
Moved by the need to combat deforestation and promote environmental conservation, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has initiated a transformative afforestation and natural resource management initiative to rejuvenate the Ajingi Forest Reserve located in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria. At the core of this initiative, lies…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public not to fall for a video suggesting it is auctioning vehicles. NCS on Friday refuted the video with scandalous narration announcing a purported auction of vehicles. Customs issued a statement on Friday to alert the general public on the video while warning them not to fall…
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Leul Gebreselassie, the second Ethiopian man to win the men's title at the Okpekpe international 10km road race, will be gunning for his first major marathon win on Sunday at the London Marathon. The London Marathon is one of the six major marathons in the world. The rest are Boston, Berlin, New York, Tokyo, and Chicago…
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Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
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The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
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Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to prove they have the mental strength to bounce back from a painful spell that wrecked their Champions League challenge and dented their Premier League title bid.
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Pep Guardiola has revealed Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
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The WHO announced Friday it had approved a new, simpler version of an existing oral cholera vaccine, which should help increase the number of available doses as global cases surge.
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The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has monitored the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise in Abuja. Prof. Oloyede who monitored the exercise at the Kogo Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the process. He reiterated the examination body's earlier order…