By Patricia Amogu A petroleum engineer and environmentalist, Mr Charles Deigh, has attributed the recurring cases of urban flooding in Nigeria to poor design, construction, and maintenance of drainage systems across major cities. Deigh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that inadequate and blocked drainageContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Plateau, has donated three solar-powered boreholes to Tillengpat and Bungha Communities of Mangu Local Government Area of the state. Bishop Michael Gokum of the Diocese, inaugurated the facilities and handed them over toContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A new research report has advised Nigeria to take decisive steps to diversify its economy as global demand for fossil fuels continues to decline. The report, titled “Domestic Implications of Existing and Planned Oil and Gas Demand Reduction Strategies for Nigeria”, was authored by Dr Oluwasola Omoju.Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Michael David, the Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), says there is a need for new laws in Nigeria to protect its people and environment. David spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja in commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Support in Nigeria, a coalition, has called for a strategic framework to expand its reach across the 36 states. The President of the group, Mrs Cordelia Agbo, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the European Investment Bank (EIB) Assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). The project is designed to support the country in erosion control, flood management, and watershed restoration. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, at the launch ofContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Tuesday said Nigeria has made progress in providing safe water and sanitation, but warned that stronger commitment is needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal Six (SDG 6) by 2030. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A coalition, Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water Hygiene and Sanitation Support in Nigeria, has stressed the vital role of women in achieving sustainable development in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The President of the group, Mrs Cordelia Agbo, stated thisContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to see themselves as guardians of rivers, saying protecting the nation’s waterways is safeguarding public health, food security and the economy. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Hungary in the area of water resources management. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, stated this when the Hungarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Loránd Endreffy, paid him a courtesy visit on ThursdayContinue Reading
