World Environment Day
6 Jun 2024
President Bola Tinubu has called for a concerted effort by stakeholders, including development partners, to safeguard the environment and ensure a win-win transition that guarantees a clean and prosperous economic future for all.
6 Jun 2024
In commemoration of World Environmental Day, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on Federal Government for a constitutional amendment to create roles and resources for traditional institutions in protecting forests, combating desertification, and preventing droughts.
6 Jun 2024
Urging Global Action on "Land Restoration, Desertification & Drought Resilience," the Environmentalist Calls for Unity and Commitment Yesterday, in observance of World Environment Day 2025, Nigerian Environmentalist Adenike Akinsemolu released a compelling video that swiftly garnered attention both locally and globally. Hosted by Saudi Arabia, this year's theme, "Land Restoration, Desertification & Drought Resilience," is…
5 Jun 2024
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global event that encourages awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Established by the United Nations in 1974, it has grown to become a platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. This year, we focus on practical, everyday…
5 Jun 2024
The high temperatures, non-implementation of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, and audit of the pollution in the Niger Delta
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The former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has responded to President Bola Tinubu's special adviser, Daniel Bwala, who criticised him for his recent comment on the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai was reported to have slammed the APC, saying the political party has abandoned its ideals. Speaking at a national conference…
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The Niger State Government has donated the sum of N174 million to victims of the dynamite explosion that occurred in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area (LGA). Governor Umaru Bago announced the cash donation when he visited the scene of the explosion to commiserate with the victims and the community members. According to a statement…
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The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has said that the recent one-year ban on admission into KWASU’s law programme does not affect students currently running their programmes in its Faculty of Law. The Acting Director, University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin. Dr. Aliyu said the…
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US President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Wednesday regarding hot-button topics in education -- including race, gender, and college campus protests -- which were frequent talking points during his campaign.