By Tosin Kolade Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, said over two million rural Nigerians now have access to clean and safe drinking water, following the completion of hundreds of government water-supply projects. The minister made the announcement while delivering the keynote address at the Citizens andContinue Reading
PBy Abigael Joshua The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), has sought the support of the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, to actualise its 50 million date palm project. Its Director-General, Saleh Abubakar, said this in Abuja during a courtesy visit to Sen.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in partnership with Nature Eco Capital, Business for Nature and other stakeholders on Friday in Abuja, inaugurated the Nigeria Business Advisory Group on Biodiversity (BAG). Dr Joseph Onoja, Director General, NCF, in his remarks at the event, said the inauguration of BAG,Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the environment sector are expediting actions to conserve nature through Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) to sustain livelihoods in Nigeria. They stated this on Friday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Nigeria Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy and ActionContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris MTN Nigeria in partnership with the WorldWide Fund through its local partner the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, on Monday, unveiled the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 2025, aimed at empowering young people to promote environmental sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the challenge is designedContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), in partnership with government and private sector stakeholders, has unveiled a $500 million fundraising drive for the Global Flood Disaster Management Project (GFDMP). The ‘Stay Afloat’ initiative aims to strengthen early-warning systems, expand resilient infrastructure, build technical capacity, and enhance communityContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Environment and Safety Management Institute (ESMI) has inducted 43 fellows to promote environmental sustainability and safety across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 16th ESMI induction ceremony was held on Thursday at Ikeja to certify more professionals in theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Experts have warned that dirty toilets and poor hygiene practices can lead to serious health problems. The warning was issued at a World Toilet Day event at the Junior Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja on Friday. It was organised by Health Communication and Visibility in partnership with BamContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Self Help Africa (SHA) on Thursday called for stronger Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in Nigeria, stressing that sustainable progress depends on coordinated action, accountability, and innovative approaches. Mrs Joy Aderele, Country Director of the organisation, made the call in Abuja at the opening of theContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Osun State Government says it has leveraged digital tools, data and innovation hubs to fast-track Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation in the state. Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, the Director-General and Special Envoy of Osun State Government on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, said this during the global launchContinue Reading
