Environment

FG unveils strategy to tackle air pollution

The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated new programmes to curb air pollution largely caused by the transport sector in the country. The programmes are: National Emissions Control Programmes (NECP), Generator…

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Group to enlighten community on waste to wealth

Good Deeds, a global movement of people dedicated to doing good, is to sensitise Abakpa community of Kaduna metropolis on how to convert waste to wealth.  The coordinator of the…

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FG partners with World Bank for land remediation

The Federal Government is to partner with the World Bank to establish Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL), programme to remediate drylands and wetlands across the country. The Minister of…

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NEMA urges S’East residents to relocate from low-land, river banks

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised South-East residents in low lands, river banks and flood plains to relocate before the peak of the rainy season to escape the…

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APC still in discussion on consensus – Kyari

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued discussions on the possibility of coming up with a concensus candidate ahead of Tuesday’s Special Convention for its presidential primary…

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World Environment Day: Lagos urges protection

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Lagos residents to protect the environment in every action they take. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Sunday in Lagos at an event…

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Minister: FG investing in irrigation for food, water sufficiency

The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed its strong commitment to massively invest in irrigation sub-sector to make Nigeria food and water secured. Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, made…

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Buhari reappoints CG National Park for another 5 years

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of appointment of Conservator-General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, for another term of five years. Director, Press at the Ministry of Environment, Mr…

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Heifer announces $3.5m for tractor financing in Africa

Heifer International on Wednesday announced additional investment of $3.5 million into its tractor financing initiative in Africa to promote agricultural development on the continent. Heifer is an international development organisation…

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NiMET: New weather stations positive for economy 

The Director-General (DG), Nigerian Metrological Agency, Prof. Mansur Matazu, said that the newly-inaugurated weather stations in Plateau would positively impact all sectors of the Nigerian economy. Matazu, who was represented by…

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