Group urges EFCC to move against illegal Miners, extortion
……..in Port Harcourt Licenced miners in Rivers State under the aegis of Miners Association of Nigeria, Port Harcourt Branch have called for the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to curb the nefarious activities of their illegal counterparts and alleged…
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Geological Agency reacts to fears of earth tremors in FCT
…….says no need to panic The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, has allayed fears over earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital Territory urging residents not to panic. Al by…
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Community of Tankas floating on sea for 1300 years
This village has been floating on the sea for 1300 years. This is the only floating settlement in the world. The people of this community are called Tankas or Tanka…
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Minister: Forensic audit of mining sector begins soon
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has hinted at an impending forensic audit of the mining sector as part of efforts to sanitize the industry and boost…
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NEMA moves to strengthen action against common disasters, says DG
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is undertaking hazard risk analysis for Nigeria with the United Nations Children Educational Fund (UNICEF) to identify and strengthen action towards addressing common disasters…
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NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast sunny skies…
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Minister: Demand for Mining Marshals shows support for policy
Increasing demand for the services of newly established, 2,220-man Mining Marshals by mining firms confirm support of the industry for the policy. Minister of Solid Minerals Development , Dr. Oladele…
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Waste from fruits enough to power our homes, says Group
The Founder, Foundation For A Better Environment (FABE), a Non-Governmental Organization, on Monday, said that fruit waste was enough to provide electricity to homes and markets. The founder, Mrs Temitope…
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Environment Ministry backs Meet Africa Fashion Festival
…As Minister Endorses one of the Event’s Sidelines -Workshop on Eco-Friendly Wear The Federal Ministry of Environment has officially endorsed the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST), describing the international event…
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Women engineers offer solutions to Nigeria’s water crisis
President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Dr Abimbola Osim, says there is an urgent need for collaborative efforts to tackle Nigeria’s severe water and sanitation…
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