Stakeholders collaborate to conserve Nigeria’s biodiversity from extinction
2024-02-21
Stakeholders sector collaborate to conserve Nigeria’s biodiversity from extinctionContinue Reading
Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to combat land degradation for rural communities
2024-02-20
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday renewed their commitment to address the pervasive issue of land degradation affecting 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, made this declaration during a training programme focused on LandContinue Reading
Water, Agric ministries’ partnership will achieve year-round food security mandate – FG
2024-02-12
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has called for renewed collaboration with its Agriculture and Food Security counterpart toward achieving the nation’s food security mandate. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Alhaji Shehu Shinkafi, made the call at the opening of the 30th meeting ofContinue Reading
NYU urges FG to expedite action on creation of Mining Police
2024-02-09
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Youth Union (NYU), an umbrella body of young people all over Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to hasten action on the creation of the proposed Mining Police Force to curb illegal mining. NYU’s National President, Comrade Chinonso Obasi, in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
NEWSAN to moblise political support for WASH programmes
2024-02-09
By Tosin Kolade The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) says it is committed to mobilising political parties and aspirants at both state and federal levels to ensure enhanced water, sanitation and hygiene services across the country. NEWSAN National Coordinator, Mr Attah Benson, reaffirmed the society’s commitment at NEWSAN StakeholdersContinue Reading
Nigeria partners Angola to enhance water supply, electricity generation
2024-02-07
By Tosin Kolade The Nigerian Government and its Angolan counterpart have officially united to enhance water supply and electricity generation within their respective borders. This collaborative effort was formalised during a crucial meeting when Dr Jose Bamoquina, the Angolan Ambassador to Nigeria paid a courtesy visit to the Minister ofContinue Reading
We have 3-year roadmap to revamp Ajaokuta Steel coy – Minister
2024-02-04
By Martha Agas The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaib Audu, has said that a three-year roadmap has been developed to resuscitate the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Mill located in Kogi. Audu, while speaking at a media parley on Friday in Abuja, said the plan was part of efforts by theContinue Reading
WHO unveils sanitation safety planning initiatives in 5 states
2024-02-02
By Tosin Kolade The World Health Organisation (WHO) has initiated Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) interventions in five states to combat the transmission of faecal-oral diseases and enhance sanitation across the country. Dr Edwin Isotu-Edeh, National Consultant for Public Health and Environment at WHO Nigeria, announced the implementation during the NationalContinue Reading
Pay counterpart funds, FG tells SURWASH benefiting states
2024-02-01
By Tosin Kolade Prof. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, has urged states benefiting from the 700 million dollars Sustainable Urban and Rural Water and Sanitation Hygiene (SURWASH) programme to fulfill their counterpart funding obligations. The call was made during the 3rd Federal Steering Committee meeting ofContinue Reading
AEPB urges vigilance to safeguard sewer lines
2024-02-01
By Tosin Kolade The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has cautioned residents of the Federal Capital Territory against improper waste disposal practices posing threat to the integrity of the city’s sewer system. Mr Ndidi Emma-Agbodike, Assistant Director at Wupa Basin Treatment Plant, AEPB, issued the warning on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
