We’ll be aggressive in project implementation— Environment Minister

By Abigael Joshua Mr Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, has assured Nigerians of prompt and determined implementation of environmental projects. Lawal communicated this at the maiden meeting with environment correspondents on Thursday in Abuja. He said the ministry would collaborate with relevant stakeholders to deliver on its mandate. “WeContinue Reading

Circular economy: Stakeholders task FG on efficient recycling plants

By Muhyideen Jimoh Stakeholders in the sustainability sector have called on the Nigeria government to partner the private sector in scaling up efficient recycling plants across the country. The experts stated this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday at  the 8th annual  Circular EconomyContinue Reading

Fire outbreak: ACPPN sympathises with Canadian Mission, diplomatic community

By Busayo Onijala The Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN) has sympathised with the Canadian government over the fire outbreak at the High Commission of Canada to Nigeria, in Abuja. ACPPN President, Mr Michael Ikinbor, in a statement issued by the spokesperson, Olatutu Oladunni, assured the Canadian MissionContinue Reading

Jigawa govt earmarks N360m for school rehabilitation project

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Jigawa government has earmarked N360 million for the rehabilitation of 14 schools damaged by wind storm. A statement issued by Mr Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, on Thursday in Dutse stated that the State Executive Council (SEC) approved the fundsContinue Reading

Experts seek overhaul of built sector’s philosophy, regulations to drive growth

By Rukayat Moisemhe Built sector experts on Tuesday called for rethinking of the sector’s philosophy, regulations and frameworks to fully exploit its abilities as a critical driver and contributor to the Nigerian economy. Mr Hakeem Ogunniran, Chairman, Lagos Building Investment Co. Plc, said at the 2nd Biennial Corporate Governance andContinue Reading

FCT RUWASSA unveils WASH Ambassador

By Tosin Kolade The FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), has announced the appointment of Mrs Hannatu Danladi-Chiya, as its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) ambassador in the nation’s capital. Danladi-Chiya, who is the wife of the Chairman, Kwali Area council, will drive the vision for making theContinue Reading

NDDC: Senate Committee vows to ensure IOCs pay contributions

By Emmanuel Mogbede/Deborah Coker The Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says it will ensure International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in the country, pay their contributions to the coffers of the commission. Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP-Delta North), and member Senate Committee on NDDC, made the disclosure while speakingContinue Reading

Environmental Degradation: Senate resolute in addressing flooding, gas flaring — Nwoko

By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP-Delta), the Senate Vice Chairman on Environment, has disclosed that the Senate was resolute in addressing environmental degradation in the country. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Sunday. He noted that theContinue Reading