By Gabriel Agbeja E LAFI SOU Foundation and People Planet and Peace Foundation have planted 1,200 indigenous trees in the sacred forest of Sessekro, Djebonoua Community, Bouaké Department of Gbêkê Region, Ivory Coast. The initiative is aimed at reversing deforestation, restoring biodiversity and promoting environmental sustainability in the region. SpeakingContinue Reading

By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation says it is taking steps to restore peace and stability at the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), Ilorin. The move follows industrial unrest triggered by disagreements between management and workers over alleged administrative irregularities, accountability concerns andContinue Reading

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The International Ocean Institute Nigeria Centre (IOI-Nigeria) and the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) have called for innovative, inclusive and sustainable approaches to ocean governance to drive economic growth and national development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the organisations made theContinue Reading

By Tosin Kolade Stakeholders in Nigeria’s water sector have called for stronger policy implementation, sustainable financing, tariff reforms, political commitment and long-term investment to improve urban water supply services across the country. The calls were made during the plenary session of a workshop convened by the Federal Ministry of WaterContinue Reading

By Eniola Elewude The Citizens’ Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI) says it has conducted a series of community sensitisation activities in Niger State to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), menstrual hygiene management and access to health information through digital platforms. The Executive Director of CHEDI, Chief Mrs SelinaContinue Reading