Category: Environment
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Jigawa Govt Plants 5.5 Million Trees,urges more afforestation
From Lateef Taiwo The Jigawa state government is planting 5.5 million trees as part of the state’s efforts to combat desertification, deforestation, and environmental degradation. Governor umar Namadi disclosed this during the official launch of the 2024 Tree Planting Campaign and the seedling distribution event, which took place in Andaza Town, Kiyawa Local Government area…
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Open defecation: UNILORIN don urges resuscitation of FEPA
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The three tiers of government in Nigeria, in conjunction with the Managements of Higher Institutions, have been called upon to create a clean, hygienic environment with zero tolerance for open defecation in order to promote public health. Professor Adenike Modinah Olatayo AbdulRaheem, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of…
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Governor Radda’s Water Project Equipment Arrives Katsina, Installation to Commence Soon.
From Lateef Taiwo The Katsina State Government welcomes the arrival of critical equipment for the rehabilitation of Ajiwa Water Works, a key project in the Executive Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD CON, initiative to resolve the state’s water crisis and ensure access to hygienic water sources. Receiving the equipment,…
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Lagos Govt Set To Generate Power From Solid Waste
……Investor To Build High Efficiency Waste-To- Energy PlantFrom Lateef Taiwo There is a major boost towards generating more electricity power as, Lagos Government has taken a giant step towards turning tonnes of solid waste in the metropolis to usable energy. A partnership with a Dutch firm, Harvest Waste Consortium, for the construction of a high…
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Uk Water Charity Organisation Sinks Boreholes In Rural Communities To Tackle Cholera, Water Crisis
From Lateef Taiwo In order to reduce Cholera outbreak that has killed thousands of people especially children in Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, Merry Gold Water Charity UK, has decided to sink modern boreholes in rural communities across the country to combat the menace and other waterborne related diseases among the less privilege who depend on…
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ACReSAL Project: FG Aims to Reduce Poverty Through Ecosystem Management
By Milcah Tanimu The Federal Government is committed to reducing poverty via the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project by managing ecosystems through a catchment plan. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, made this announcement in Abuja during the contract signing ceremony for the delivery of 20 strategic catchment management plans for the…
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“Group Urges FG to Accelerate WACA Participation for Development of Riverine Communities”
By Milcah Tanimu The Delta Riverine Communities Infrastructural Development Initiatives (DRCIDI), operating under the Motivated Youth and Children Empowerment Foundation (MY-ACE Foundation), has called on the federal government to expedite Nigeria’s involvement in the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Resilience Investment Project. This move aims to access World Bank funding for the holistic development of…
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Tiwa Savage Embraces Acting in “Water and Garri”
Tiwa Savage, renowned for her musical prowess, is stepping into the world of acting with her upcoming film “Water and Garri.” In a recent interview, Savage expressed her long-standing desire to pursue acting, revealing that it was her first love before music. For Savage, “Water and Garri” presented a perfect opportunity to fulfill her acting…
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Bobrisky sentenced to six months in prison
During the proceedings, the judge inquired about Bobrisky’s gender, to which he promptly stated that he identifies as a man. The judge determined that the imprisonment would begin from March 24, 2024, the date of Bobrisky’s arrest. Bobrisky had previously pleaded guilty to charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
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Environment minister calls for protection of digital ecosystem
From Lateef Taiwo The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has called for the protection of the digital ecosystem globally, emphasizing the need to guard against cyber threats and safeguard data integrity on wildlife species. The Minister disclosed this in Abuja at the commemoration of the 2024 World Wildlife Day with the theme ‘connecting people…