Energy & Environment
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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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Wild Africa Fund partners Channels TV on wildlife conservation
Channels TV and Wild Africa Fund, an international environmental non-profit organisation, have partnered to inspire the protection of Africa’s wildlife and wild spaces. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr. Festus Iyorah, the Country Director, Wild Africa Fund, on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement said the collaboration would ramp up public awareness of wildlife conservation and tackle the…
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Gombe govt. introduces monthly environmental sanitation
The Gombe State government has introduced a mandatory monthly sanitation program as part of efforts to ensure sustainable and clean environment for healthy living. The introduction of the monthly exercise is coming following approval by the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, that the last Saturday of every month be observed as General Environmental Sanitation Day, starting from April. The approval was…
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HOMEF trains Bayelsa oil communities on pollution monitoring
An environmental group, the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), has commenced the training of 100 residents of oil-rich communities in Bayelsa on pollution monitoring. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the communities were drawn from the Brass Local Government Area of the state. The Programmes Manager, HOMEF, Mr. Stephen Oduware, said at the opening of the training…
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We had no solar eclipse in Nigeria- Astronomy society
The Astronomy Society of Nigeria (ASN) has faulted claims that Monday’s solar eclipse in parts of America was also observed in Nigeria. The President of ASN, Prof. Augustine Ubachukwu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the claim was wrong. “Solar eclipses take place during the day; unlike lunar eclipses that occur at night, the path of the eclipse…
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Oyetola canvasses investing in research towards climate resilience
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday in Abuja canvassed for continuous investment in research, innovation and technology to tackle Climate change in the country. Oyetola, represented by his Permanent Secretary, Mr Olufemi Oloruntola, made the call in his opening address at a “Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on National Blue Economy Strategy.” The News Agency of…
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World Health Day: Expert calls for proper monitoring of health projects
A General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure concerted efforts are in place for proper monitoring of released funds for health projects. Akintade, former Chairman, Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos ahead of World Health Day celebration…
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We’ll empower Nigerians with skills in air-conditioning and refrigeration – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed its commitment to training and retraining Nigerians to acquire the necessary skills in air conditioning and refrigeration. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Environment, said this at the handover ceremony of refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing equipment and tools to training centres on Friday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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Sokoto State govt. announces measures to end acute water scarcity
The Sokoto State government has announced measures to address the acute shortage of potable water confronting residents amidst a high temperature of over 42 degrees Celsius. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that taps have gone dry and residents have been scampering to source water wherever it is available. To assuage the situation, Alhaji Yusuf Maccido, the state commissioner…
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