By Monday Ajogun At least three persons were confirmed dead in Sunday’s collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Anambra community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred at Egbu Umuenem, Otolo Nnewi community, Nnewi North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. NAN learntContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, says that solid minerals will contribute 50 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP). Alake said this during the unveiling of Agenda for Transformation of the Solid Minerals for International Competitiveness and Domestic Prosperity, in AbujaContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Sunday called for the conservation of the declining vulture population in Nigeria to prevent extinction and looming epidemic. Mr Oladapo Soneye, Communications Manager, NCF, who made the call in a statement in Lagos, said that vultures are the only species ofContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu Capital Territory Development Agency (ECTDA) has confirmed four children of the same family killed in a building collapse in the Agric Quarters in the Mgbemena axis of Coal Camp in Enugu. The Chairman of ECTDA, Mr Uche Anya, made the confirmation to journalists on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government on Thursday expressed commitment to eliminate illegal mining and empower 30 master jeweller trainees to create job opportunities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, said this in Abuja during the graduation and presentation of starter packs to graduands of the thirdContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Republic of Cameroon, in a recent letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signified intension to open flood gates of Lagdo dam. To riverine areas within the River Benue catchment area, temporarily vacating their homes and relocating to higher grounds in theContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the utilisation of ecological funds released to the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has uncovered N81.2 billion allegedly spent to plant 21m trees in 11 states. The investigation is from 2015 till date. Rep. Isma’ila Dabo,Continue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has appealed to the State and Federal Governments to create special fund for effective waste management. The President of AWAMN, Mr Olugbenga Adebola, made the appeal on Tuesday in Ikeja, during the Inauguration of the executive committee of theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has confirmed Cameroonian Authorities’ decision to shut down the spilling of excess water from the Lagdo Dam. NIHSA Director General, Mr Clement Nze in a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja said there was no cause for alarm or apprehension ofContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has expressed concern over the recent collapse of a major bridge in Shendam Local Government Areas of the state. Mutfwang described the incident as unfortunate in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, onContinue Reading
