By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is committed to enhancing mercury-free gold mining practices in some parts of the country due to the pressing challenge on the environment, health and well-being of citizens. Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Nigerian women at the forefront of climate action through the Green Women Platform (GWP). Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, said this at the Validation Workshop of the Green Women Platform in Abuja on Tuesday. The themeContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Society for Family Health (SFH), in partnership with Niger Government, has begun the mobilisation of households for the distribution of free Insecticide-Treated Nets campaign in the state. Marianne Abioyo, the Coordinator for the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and ITN campaign for Paikoro Local Government,Continue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo In the last five years, Rofiat Abdulazeez from Kwara has been the number one female Squash player in Nigeria. Abdulazeez has been training at the Kwara Stadium, with eight different squash courts, which are serving athletes who take turns to use them. Kwara Indoor Sports Hall InContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in biodiversity conservation say that establishing biodiversity businesses in Nigeria’s biosphere reserves will boost biodiversity conservation, support South-South cooperation, create wealth and preserve nature for sustainable development. They said this at the ongoing Biodiversity Business Training for 12 selected communities within the Oban Biosphere Reserve, hostedContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr David McAllister, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), has described Nigeria as a crucial partner of the European Union (EU), saying that the country “matters greatly to the bloc.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that McAllister made the remark inContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO), have reiterated their commitment to make Enugu State polio free through various interventions. They stated this during an event to mark 2025 World Polio Day in Enugu on Friday with the theme “End Polio: Every Child, EveryContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi The Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, Mr Jubril Emilagba, has urged residents and developers to comply with approved building regulations and remain vigilant against unsafe construction practices. Emilagba gave the advice on Monday when he visited the site of a buildingContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Federal Government has welcomed 12 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers back from Liberia after a successful 24-month mission aimed at bridging the country’s educational gap. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the volunteers were received during a debriefing exercise in Abuja on Monday toContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has lauded the President Bola Tinubu administration for its decisive leadership in steering the nation out of the grey list category of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The President of CIoD, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, said thisContinue Reading
