Environment
21 Oct
The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture has been awarded a £2.2 million Leverhulme International Professorship grant from the Leverhulme Trust to establish a research centre, which investigates the effects of climate change on the West African Coast.
21 Oct
Lafarge Africa Plc reaffirmed its commitment to building solutions towards a greener planet and sustainable construction practices. The company’s Head of Innovation and New Product Development, Emmanuel Ilaboya
21 Oct
The Anambra - Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA) has decried the alarming pollution of rivers in the Southeast geopolitical zone and urged state governments to adopt corrective measures to address them.
17 Oct
The Lagos State Government has advised those living along Ogun River banks to relocate to higher grounds as Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) starts release of water from Oyan dam. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, gave the advice at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos. According to him,…
17 Oct
Experts have called for immediate and coordinated action to address the growing impact of climate change on health in Nigeria. Speaking at a pre-Future of Health Conference webinar on Thursday, organized by Nigeria Health Watch, leaders from health, government, and international organizations highlighted the urgent need for collaboration to protect vulnerable populations, especially women and…
17 Oct
Mr. Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has frowned at the attitude of residents dumping refuse in drainages across the Council Briefing newsmen after inspecting projects in some communities within the council on Wednesday, Maikalangu said they would begin enforcement of punitive sanctions against defaulters Specifically, the AMAC boss said defaulters would…
14 Oct
The Kogi Government on Monday again called on the Federal Government and international donor agencies to come to the aid of the State as flood sacked over 200 communities. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, made call at Kotonkarfe during an inspection visit to communities affected within Kogi Local Government on Monday. Fanwo said…
14 Oct
The Federal Government has started implementing the National Clean Cooking Policy, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy and emissions reduction.
14 Oct
An environment group - Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) has expressed support for the outright ban of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State government, describing it as a monumental step in protecting the environment and public health.
14 Oct
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched plastic Reverse vending Machines (RVMs) to promote waste management in the country.
14 Oct
A network of global partners has called for urgent and sustained action to protect both migratory birds and the insects they depend on for survival.
14 Oct
Town planners have emphasised the need to embrace technological advancements in urban planning and address complex challenges in cities.
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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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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…
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Leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pleaded with the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, to rescind his decision to quit the party. The delegation, led by the National Secretary of the PDP, Ude Okoye, included prominent party chieftains such as former…
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