By Abigael Joshua Dr Ibrahim Goni, Conservator-General(C-G), National Park Service (NPS), says creating awareness on biodiversity conservation aligns with the mandate of the National Park Service. Goni communicated this when a team from the Climate and Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria (CSDevNet), an international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), paid him aContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The National Park Service (NPS) has underscored the need for all stakeholders to synergize to conserve Nigeria’s wildlife from extinction. Dr Ibrahim Goni the Conservator-General (C-G), who was represented by Dr Mohammed Kabir, Assistant Conservator-General (AC-G) Ecology and Resource Management said this on Tuesday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a Non-governmental organisation (NGO), has urged the Federal Government to address demands by ex-artisanal refiners on the war against artisanal refineries in Niger Delta. The Executive Director of the YEAC-Nigeria, Mr Fyneface Dumnamene, said this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Borehole Drillers’ Association of Nigeria (BODAN), has urged the Nigerian Government to reconsider its decision on the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), as it poses a threat to the survival of the drilling sector. BODAN President, Mr Francis Uzoma, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the environment sector on Tuesday, in Abuja collaborated on mitigating climate change through the restoration of mangroves in the country. They said this at the inauguration of the UK PACT project on the integrated management of mangrove ecosystem and the expansion of social protection forContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for immediate and collaborative efforts to address the escalating challenges of climate change in the country. Utsev made this call at the opening of the two-day National Workshop on State Action Plan on Climate ChangeContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the wildlife sector have expressed determination to disrupt illegal wildlife trade in the West and Central Africa region (WCA). The stakeholders said this at a roundtable for law enforcement and financial intelligence agencies to curb the trafficking of illegal wildlife products, mostly destined for Asia.Continue Reading
Mining society seeks more personnel, improved workers’ welfareContinue Reading
Group rallies against insuring of fossil fuel projectsContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama The Association of Public Toilets in Bauchi Local Government Area has announced a 100 per cent increment in charges for using its facilities. Mr Ibrahim Kabo, Chairman of the association, made the announcement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Thursday.Continue Reading
