By Victor Adeoti Stakeholders have called for the inclusion of rural small scale women farmers in climate change action plan. They said that amplifying the voices of rural women farmers, who stand at the frontline of climate impacts, was not only timely but essential for equitable and sustainable development. TheContinue Reading
By Aisha Ahmed The World Bank has hailed the Jigawa Government for transparency and effective coordination in the implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. Dr Joy Agene, the ACReSAL Task Team Lead, gave the commendation when she led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Gov.Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Federal Government has commissioned the 5.7 billion naira Gashua water supply scheme in Yobe, as part of its efforts to expand access to safe and potable water in underserved communities across Nigeria. Unveiled on Tuesday, by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,Continue Reading
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
