By Tosin Kolade The Kano State Government has earmarked over N1.9 billion in its 2024 budget for the development of water and sanitation infrastructure to improve the lives of its residents. Mrs Binta Lawani, Permanent Secretary, Kano State Ministry of Rural Community Development, announced this at the two-day WASH SystemsContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has announced partnership with development partners to chart a climate-resilient path for the country’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that experts at a three-day national workshop gathered to develop the Climate Risk Analysis and Action PlanContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The President of Safe Water Global Initiative, Mr Francis Uzoma, has called for the reintroduction of hand washing practices in public places to curtail the spread of cholera in Nigeria. Uzoma made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the Environment sector on Saturday donated 120 trees to mitigate climate change impacts in Gasaki community of Nasarawa State. Gee Foundation a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) on Social Justice and Development, made the donation of trees during a one-day sensitisation. The NGO made the donationContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade and Kehinde Akpan The C-Circle Research Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment, an NGO, has conducted an inter-school debate competition to promote environmental sustainability and awareness among young people. The founder of the NGO, Dr Chimere Ohajinwa, stated that the event was part of activities commemorating theContinue Reading
An Analysis by Salif Atojoko, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The terminology ‘Green industrial economy’ does not resonate with many Nigerians, particularly because the country presently, at best, is a green industrial upstart. The country is confronted with a myriad of climate-related challenges, stemming from the encroachment of rising seaContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Foundation For a Better Environment (FABE) in partnership with Pernod Ricard, on Thursday in Lagos embarked on a beach clean-up to promote glass recycling. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Baadun Beach clean-up at Okun Ajah area of the state wasContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has initiated a water quality analysis following a cholera outbreak that has resulted in the deaths of 30 people across several states. Alhaji Aliyu Shinkafi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade In response to suspected and confirmed reports of cholera outbreaks in some parts of Nigeria, a sanitation expert has called for improved hygiene practices in schools. Mr Benson Attah, the National Coordinator, Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN), made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has started the process of reviewing the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations, S.I. 29, 2009, to address areas of gaps in trending and emerging environmental issues. Speaking at the expert critique meeting for the review on Thursday in Abuja, Dr Innocent Barikor,Continue Reading
