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
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
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
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
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), says nobody should be seen as above the law when dealing with issues of oil theft and spillage in the country. Nwoko, who is the Senate Vice Chairman on Environment, and member representing Delta North Senatorial District, stated this in an interview withContinue Reading
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
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
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in Abuja on Friday called on the Federal Government to fast track environmental justice in Ogoniland to alleviate the plight of the people of the area. Mr Michael David the Executive Secretary of Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) made the call atContinue Reading
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
