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NiMet predicts earlier than long- term average rainfall onset dates for 2023

On: January 26, 2023

Presentation of 2023 Seasonal Climate Predictions in Abuja By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted earlier than long- term average rainfall onset dates across the country in 2023. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika said this on Tuesday in Abuja in his keynote address atContinue Reading

FG unveils new programmes to control air pollution

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 24, 2023

In: Environment

By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated new programmes to curb air pollution largely caused by the transport sector in the country. The programmes are: National Emissions Control Programmes (NECP), Generator Emission Control Programme (NGECP) and Vehicular Emission Control Programme (NVECP). Minister of Environment, Mr Muhammed Abdullahi, whoContinue Reading

NiMet to boost capacity of Niger, Gambia on accurate climate information

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 24, 2023

In: Environment

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says it will boost capacity of Niger and the Gambia in weather forecast for safety and sustainable national socio-economic development. NiMet`s Director-General, Prof. Mansur Matazu made this known in Abuja on Monday when he received a delegation from Niger and a teamContinue Reading

FG seeks innovation, renewed partnerships, to end poor sanitation indices

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 23, 2023

In: Environment

By Tosin Kolade. The Nigerian Government on Monday called for more innovative ideas and partnerships that would help to accelerate progress in scaling up sanitation and hygiene in the country. This was the focus at the National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS) meeting, a coalition of stakeholders working in theContinue Reading

Involvement of vulnerable groups key to eliminating plastic pollution – Expert

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 22, 2023

In: Environment

By Vivian Emoni The Women Empowerment Programme (WEP) on Saturday called for the inclusion of vulnerable groups in the implementation of policies and projects on plastic value chain to effectively eliminate plastic pollution across the country. The Founder, WEP, Dr Priscilla Achakpa, said this at a Validation Workshop for DraftContinue Reading

Presidency: Vote for candidate sensitive to environmental issues – NGO

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2023

In: Environment

By Vivian Emoni The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), an NGO, has called on Nigerians to vote a presidential candidate that will care and understand environmental issues. Mr David Terungwa, Executive Director/Team Lead for Climate Action Campaign, gave the advice on Thursday at a vote forContinue Reading

FG, WAPCEH collaborate to strengthen environmental health

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 18, 2023

In: Environment

Some officials of West African Post-Graduate College of Environmental Health (WAPCEH) and Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCN) with Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Mr Mahmuda Mamman during a courtesy visit to the permanent secretary in Abuja By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government, in collaboration with WestContinue Reading

Climate change implementation: CSOs interrogate outcome of COP 27th conference

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 12, 2023

In: Environment

By Vivian Emoni Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) have deliberated on outcome of COP27th climate change conference for effective implementation of climate issues across the country. The Network called on government at all levels and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts toContinue Reading

Environmentalist seeks renewable energy adoption

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: January 4, 2023

In: Environment

By Mercy Omoike An environmental expert, Mr Gafar Odubote, has tasked Nigerians on adaptation and adoption of renewable energy to address climate change effects. Odubote, the Network Coordinator, Let’s Do It World (LDIW) Africa Region, an environmental non-profit organisation, made the call in an interview with News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

Ilorin records first rain in 2021

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 10, 2021

In: Environment

By AbdulFatai Beki The city of Ilorin, the Kwara capital, recorded its first rainfall of the year on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the heavy downpour, which lasted over an hour, was a welcome relief for residents who had experienced hot weather condition in the pastContinue Reading

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