Otti revives Aba Urban Water Scheme to enhance access to potable water

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

Delta Govt set to leverage on extensive river networks to drive Blue Economy – Official

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

Kaduna intensifies waterway expansion to avert floods

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

New ocean treaty holds economic, environmental promise for Nigeria – Expert

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

Nigeria targets bn annually from electronic navigation chart – Matawalle

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

NEMA conducts flood disaster response simulation in Southeast

By Chimezie Anaso The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted a flood disaster response simulation exercise for the Southeast ahead of anticipated 2025 flooding in the zone. The exercise, codenamed “Ide Mmiri Odachi”  was held at Naval Outpost in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra on Saturday. The NewsContinue Reading