Energy & Environment
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Centre, NPS partner to combat banditry, arms proliferation
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the National Park Service (NPS) to tackle banditry and other criminal activities within Nigeria’s parks. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Johnson Kokumo retired, the Center’s Coordinator, made this known during a visit to the NPS in Abuja on Thursday. “Our mission is to…
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ECOWAS bank, EIB partner to promote environmental sustainability
 The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in conjunction with the European Investment Bank (EIB), has announced a €100 million financial partnership to support climate action and environmental sustainability projects in the ECOWAS region. A statement signed by Anita Somda-Dala, Head of Communications at EBID, said the partnership had the support of the European Union (EU). The statement said…
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Mixed reactions trail Nigeria’s 2030 open defecation-free deadline
Stakeholders in the environment space and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) have expressed mixed reactions on the feasibility of Nigeria achieving open defecation-free target by 2030 with over 48 million Nigerians still practicing open defecation. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. NAN recalls that 2025 was initially set out to end…
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FG advocates private sector collaboration to improve sanitation
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for greater private sector involvement in improving access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Nigeria. Utsev made this call at the opening of the National Retreat for States on the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet campaign in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasised the government’s commitment to fostering market-driven solutions and…
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AEPB engages 40 contractors to keep Abuja clean
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has engaged 40 contractors to keep the Federal Capital City clean. The Director of the Board, Mr. Osilama Braimah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Braimah said that the board was up to date in its payment obligation to the contractors, saying, “We have…
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Nigeria Prizes Spotlight AI, Digital Innovation, and Prose Fiction for 2025 Edition
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature have opened submissions for their 2025 editions, with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, alongside a literary spotlight on prose fiction. This year, the Science Prize seeks groundbreaking advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), AI, and digital technologies that…
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KNSG approves policy to address environmental degradation, climate change
The Kano State Executive Council has approved a comprehensive Climate Change Policy Framework to address environmental degradation and climate change in the state. This is contained in a statement by Mr. Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesperson to the state governor, on Friday in Kano. Dawakin-Tofa said the policy was aimed at protecting public health, reducing emissions, and fostering sustainable economic growth.…
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National Park solicits NOA’s support on public enlightenment
The Hadejia Wetlands National Park (HWNP) in Jigawa has solicited the support of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in sensitising the public on its mandates. Mr. Jonah Moses, HWNP’s acting conservator, sought the support when he paid an advocacy visit to the State Director of NOA, Mr. Ahmad Tijjani, in Dutse. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the…
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FG, NYSC partner to curb open defecation
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced a partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to address open defecation and poor sanitation challenges in the country. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, communicated this at a workshop for NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) focal officers of the Clean Nigeria Campaign on Thursday in…
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Table water producers back Lagos ban on single-use plastics
The Association for Table Water Producers (ATWAP) of Nigeria has backed the Lagos State Government ban on single-use plastics, including sachet water. The National President of ATWAP, Dr. Clementina Ativie, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Etivie said the association would work with the state government through the Lagos State…
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Confusion, lamentation trail Lagos ban on single-use plastics
 Controversy confusion and lamentation have trailed the reactions expressed by stakeholders, including sachet water dealers and consumers, as the Lagos State Government prepares for the total ban on single-use plastics. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a separate interview on Sunday in Lagos that the ban would aggravate the already economic hardship being experienced by many in…
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Shell Wins Best Exhibitor Award at 2024 SPE Nigeria Conference, Secures Multiple Trophies
LAGOS – Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) claimed the prestigious Best Exhibitor award at the 2024 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) held in Lagos from August 5 to 7. In addition to the top honor, Shell employees secured seven individual trophies, further solidifying the company’s leadership in the oil and gas industry.…
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Foundation, Ajinomoto Foods empower widows through cooking competition in Lagos
The Healing Heart Foundation, an NGO in collaboration with the Ajinomoto Foods Nig Ltd., has empowered some widows through a cooking competition, to enhance their living standard. Mrs Sophy Mbanisi, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, made this known at the cooking competition exercise organised by the two bodies in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows Day (IWD) on Saturday…
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Rainstorm injures 3, damage 200 houses in Plateau
Official says three persons were injured and over 200 houses were damaged following a rainstorm in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of Plateau. Mr Nuhu Nga, Publicity Secretary, Miango Youth Development Association, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the sad incident occurred on Monday afternoon. Nga listed affected structures to include; residential houses, a clinic, schools, shops, and…
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NEMA distributes foodstuffs to 33,636 persons in 4 states
No fewer than 33,636 persons in Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States have benefited from assorted food items donated by the Saudi Arabia King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). This is contained in a statement by Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, issued to newsmen on Friday in Kaduna. According to her, the Saudi Arabia-based…
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Flood: FG inaugurates N420m canal in Kogi
The Federal Government has inaugurated a N420million 625metres canal constructed by the National-Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) in Koton Karfe, Kogi. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), inaugurated the project on Thursday in Koton Karfe, with a call on the people to ensure its maintenance. Akume, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Simon…
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NBMA to sustain Nigeria’s top biosafety rating in Africa—D-G
Dr. Agnes Asagbra, the Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), says the agency will continue to be the top biosafety and biotechnology regulatory body in Africa. Asagbra gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference on the achievements of the agency in recent times. “We are top here in Africa but not ready to rest…
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