By Fabian Ekeruche Mr Suleiman Arigbabu, the Executive Secretary of Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has warned of rising national risks due to the recent flood alert by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) Arigbabu gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for strengthened financing mechanisms, institutional reforms, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to enhance Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Plateau State. The National Coordinator of NEWSAN, Mr Attah Benson, made the call during an advocacy visit to Plateau StateContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has blamed the current shortage of water supply in the territory on a damaged pipe by a private developer. Wike gave the explanation in Abuja on Wednesday, while reacting to the current shortage of water supplyContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with civil society organisations to improve access to water, sanitation, and basic urban infrastructure across Nigeria. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, made the commitment while receiving membersContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, says no fewer than 33 states and the FCT will experience flooding in 2026, with 14,118 communities identified as high-risk nationwide. Utsev disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of the 2026 Annual FloodContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste in Lagos State in 2025. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. E-waste (electronic waste) refers to any discarded, broken, or obsolete electricalContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Dr Olugbenga Adebola, the National President Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), has described sustainable infrastructure as critical to achieving efficient and reliable waste management systems in Nigeria. Adebola said this at Infra360 sessions at the West Africa Infrastructure Expo at the Landmark Event Centre onContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 10,000 disposable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Kogi under her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Mrs Tinubu distributed the pads on Wednesday in Lokoja during the launch of her “Flow With Confidence” initiative. It is aimed at empoweringContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reversing forest loss and strengthening wildlife protection through policy reforms, legislation, and multi-sector partnerships. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made the commitment in his keynote address, delivered on his behalf by Director Tijjani Ahmad, at the 2026 World WildlifeContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations and the Federal Government have called for stronger partnerships to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods, highlighting the link between environmental conservation and human wellbeing. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohammed Fall, represented by UNICEF representative Wafaa Saeed, made the call at the #BeWildForNature Youth Network eventContinue Reading
