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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Plateau impounds trucks over indiscriminate parking
Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has impounded some trucks and other vehicles within the city centre over indiscriminate parking. Speaking during the exercise on Tuesday in Jos, General Manager of…
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Group unveils app for monitoring soil pollution
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Media Awareness Initiative (MAJI), in support of the United States Consulate has unveiled an electronic application capable of monitoring and calibrating air and soil pollution…
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No going back on styrofoam products ban, says LASG
Lagos State says there is no going back on the total ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam in the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr…
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