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
Stakeholders sector collaborate to conserve Nigeria’s biodiversity from extinctionContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
