By Abdullahi Mohammed The Federal Government on Thursday said the N80billion Alau Dam upgrade project in Borno is designed to boost irrigation and generate hydro-electric power when fully completed in 2027. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this known during a working visit to theContinue Reading
Hamza Suleiman Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has allayed fears over the rising water level at Alau Dam, saying there is no cause for alarm. Zulum gave the assurance on Saturday after inspecting ongoing reconstruction work at the dam, located near Maiduguri. He acknowledged the widespread panic among Maiduguri residentsContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has provided potable water to Kuchiko Community in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger. Ms Felicia Dairo, Executive Director of the group, said this at the inauguration of a borehole in Kuchiko on Thursday. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated the first phase of the resuscitation of the long-abandoned Aba Urban Water Scheme. Speaking on Wednesday at the event in Aba, Otti reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to provide access to potable water across the state. The governor described water asContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Delta Government says it will utilise its unique geographical assets and aquatic wealth to chart an inclusive and sustainable blue economy. The state’s Commissioner for Works (Rural and Public Information), Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated this while outlining the state’s transformational blueprint at a ministerial joint briefing inContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Oceandeep Service Ltd. has urged the National Assembly to enact a bill that will put an end to the harassment of seafarers onboard ships. The Chief Executive of Oceandeep Service Ltd., Mrs Rollens Macfoy, made the plea during the 2025 celebration of seafarers held in LagosContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu The Kaduna State Government has intensified dredging and expansion of waterways in flood-prone areas, as part of efforts to avert the devastation caused by last year’s flooding. This followed early warnings by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which listed Kaduna among the states expected to experience heavyContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris An environmental expert, Prof. Babajide Alo, says Nigeria stands to benefit significantly from the economic and environmental opportunities offered by the newly adopted international ocean treaty. Alo disclosed this in interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He said the treaty wouldContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria is targeting about 12 billion dollars annual revenue from chart validation, distribution and revenue management for international shipping clients by tapping into the 90 billion dollars global market for Electronic Navigational Chart. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, made this known at the WorldContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Hydrography Agency (NHA) has reaffirmed commitment to development of the blue economy and tourism in the country, the West African subregion and the entire African continent. Rear Adm. Ayo Olugbode, Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of NHA, said this at the WorldContinue Reading
