By Muhyideen Jimoh An international environmental organisation, 350.Org, has called on African leaders to show more commitment to phasing out fossil fuels, while channeling resources to the development of the renewable energy sector. Ms Rukiya Khamis, Regional Organizer, 350Africa.org, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor and Dianabasi Effiong, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The concept of `Sustainability’ and its application in our collective desire for development has become a buzzword in today’s world riddled with environmental, social and economic challenges. Sustainable development focus can be said to have been borneContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged its contractors implementing the Partnership for Expanded Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) programme to adhere to standards and specifications for the benefit of the rural populace. Dr Nicholas Madu, Director of Water Supply and Support Services in the Ministry of Water ResourcesContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), is constructing 91 public toilets in motor parks, markets and other public places in the territory. Alhaji Sani Karu, the agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday that out ofContinue Reading
Materials By Leonard Okachie The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Tuesday, started distribution of relief materials to 7,374 households in Abia communities who were affected by the 2022 flood disaster. Director-General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, said during the distribution in Umuahia, that the items would beContinue Reading
Mr Michael David, the Executive Secretary of Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP). By Abigael Joshua Some Civil Society Organisations in Abuja have advocated for climate financing adaptation in the country. Mr Michael David, the Executive Secretary of Global Initiative for Food SecurityContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Environmental rights activists, under the aegis of Climate Riders Nigeria, have embarked on a cycling tour from Abuja to Lagos to raise awareness on climate change and its effects. Mr Ismaila Babatunde, the Campaign Team Leader, briefed newsmen on activities lined up to commemorate the official startContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Environment, said that the control of national infrastructure from corrosion is key to environmental sustainability. The minister said this on Monday in Abuja at the 2023 Annual National Conference, themed: “Corrosion Control of Public Infrastructures andContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Environmental experts say recycling of wastes is the best way to achieve environmental sustainability and also convert waste to wealth. Some experts spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Dr Onyagbodor Peter, South-South Coordinator Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN), saidContinue Reading
Abigael Joshua Environment experts on Sunday in Abuja assured more commitments towards tackling climate change in the country. They said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) award and luncheon to mark their end of theContinue Reading
