Environment
Nigeria: Mokwa Flood Not Caused by Dam Release, Says Minister
The recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, was not triggered by any release from the Kainji or Jebba dams, which remain “intact and safe,” according to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Prof. Utsev commended…
Read More »Lagos Launches Africa’s Largest Clean Cookstove Project to Drive Climate, Economic Impact
Nigeria took a historic step toward climate leadership and economic transformation on Monday as the Lagos State Government inaugurated the 80 million Clean Cookstoves Project Working Group. The programme, described as the world’s largest clean cooking initiative, aims to revolutionise energy access, reduce carbon emissions, and create green jobs across the…
Read More »World Water Day: FG urges stakeholder to strengthen water security amid glacier loss
The Federal Government (FG), has called on stakeholders in the water sector to intensify their efforts in supporting initiatives that will enhance Nigeria’s water security and contribute to peace and development. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2025 World Water Day, themed Glacier Preservation, the Minister of Water Resources and…
Read More »FG Launches ₦80 Billion Reconstruction, Upgrade of Alau Dam in Borno State
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, today officially flagged off the Reconstruction and Upgrade of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State. The landmark project underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing water resource infrastructure, ensuring flood control, and fostering economic growth in the region.…
Read More »FG Establishes 12 Water Quality Labs, Targets Improved Water Safety
The Federal Government has established 12 water quality laboratories, leveraging modern technologies to enhance water monitoring and surveillance across the country. Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed on Tuesday, at the maiden edition of the Annual Water Quality Conference in Abuja, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to ending open…
Read More »Senate leader, 2 Govs affected as Wike revokes 568 land allocations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocations of several prominent individuals, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. This decision follows the expiration of…
Read More »NAFDAC busts Rice repackaging factory in Nasarawa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday raided a rice-repackaging factory in New Karu, Nasarawa, for allegedly counterfeiting popular brands. The enforcement operation, which confiscated numerous bags of rice from eight different facilities, was led by Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, the Director in charge of…
Read More »Seplat Energy Re-echoes Climate Commitment, Operational Excellence
Seplat Energy Plc, foremost indigenous energy company, says it is actively pursuing a range of initiatives to decarbonise its operations and support a sustainable energy transition as part of its climate commitments and operational excellence strides. The company’s key measures in these regard include: ending routine gas flaring; investments in…
Read More »Water ministry, SON partners to enhance irrigation water quality
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is collaborating with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to enhance the quality of irrigation water in the country. This was disclosed during the meeting of the Technical Committee on Water Quality, focusing on developing the Nigerian Standard for Irrigation Water Quality…
Read More »Wike orders maximum security for FCTA demolition team in Lugbe
Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has directed security agencies to provide maximum security to the FCT Administration’s team, currently demolishing illegal properties in Sabon Lugbe constructed by land grabbers. Wike gave the directive when he visited the demolition site in Abuja on Tuesday, along…
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