The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Owerri Operations Office, and Abia State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) say they have initiated adequate measures to avert flooding in both states this rainy season. The NEMA’s Head of Operations, Owerri Office, Mr Nnamdi Igwe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in OwerriContinue Reading
By Gabriel Yough A cross-section of stakeholders on Saturday commended the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation for the launch of a women centre and livelihood support to 450 in Toungo, Adamawa. Mr David Peter, Deputy Project Manager of ANI Foundation, said the programme was created to empower women and fosterContinue Reading
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu State Governments have declared zero tolerance for blocked or silted up drains to avert flooding in the zone. They made the declaration in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey on preparations for the 2025Continue Reading
By Mercy Omoike Thrivescape Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has sensitised Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leaders, Alimosho Chapter, on compliance with urban planning and building regulations to prevent building collapse and drive zero demolition. Ms Tosin Ayodele, during the “Avoidance is Better than Building Collapse/Demolition”Continue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Director- General of Nigeria Conservative Foundation, (NCF), Mr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerians to organise tree planting events to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries rather than throw lavish parties. Onoja made the call on Friday in Abuja at the maiden edition of the AbujaContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through its $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme. This reaffirmation came during a roundtable discussion on disability inclusion in WASHContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has inaugurated the newly appointed Governing Boards and Executive Management Teams of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs). Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja on Friday, Utsev congratulated the appointees and emphasised their role in supportingContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grant Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) says it has trained no fewer than 200 teachers and 1000 pupils across Nigeria on green energy technologies. Mrs Ibironke Olubamise, Coordinator, UNDP GEF SGP, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Dr Olumide Abimbola, Founder, Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI), on Monday said Nigeria should lead the charge for Africa’s climate future through an equitable, homegrown and economically sound energy transition. Abimbola stated this ahead of a workshop organised by APR in partnership with the Federal Ministry ofContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to include critical voices in national climate change policy formulations. Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary, NLC, made the call at the opening session of the Post COP 29 Review meeting held on Friday in Abuja. The meetingContinue Reading
