Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), an international NGO headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, to strengthen wildlife protection and curb illegal trafficking. The MoU provides a framework for cooperation to combat transnational criminal networks engaged in trafficking wildlife, fish, and timber. The agreement was signed by the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor, and WJC’s Chief of Investigations, Stephen Carmody, represented by Abim Isafiade, Regional Manager for West and Central Africa. Barikor said the partnership would enhance intelligence-sharing, forensic and legal collaboration, and support…
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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has issued a directive mandating all scrap and waste dealers across the state’s 25 local government areas to register with the state government, aiming to sanitize the trade and curb the growing vandalism of public and private properties. The governor announced the order during a meeting with leaders of the Scrap and Waste Dealers Association, Niger State chapter, held at the Government House in Minna. This meeting was a follow-up to previous discussions focused on finding lasting solutions to persistent vandalism and theft across the state. To ensure effective monitoring, the registration process will…
My two-piece article on GMOs attracted several comments for and against this innovative technology, similar to the reactions I received when I wrote about the Igbo Presidency before the 2023 elections. I aimed to educate my readers to make informed decisions about GMO consumption while urging authorities to be extra vigilant about food-related issues. I shared my experience with security when entering the USA with a piece of dry meat (Kilishi), which I ate on the plane but couldn’t finish. It took more than two hours of questioning before I was allowed through after confiscating less than ten grams of…
The Nigerian government, through a public-private partnership (PPP), plans to introduce high-speed trains as part of its ongoing railway upgrades across the country. This move is expected to improve transportation and boost the economy. Samuel Okoh, President and CEO of De Sadel Consortium, shared this update during the 2nd International Railway Conference held recently in Abuja. Mr. Okoh said Nigerians will soon experience a new era through President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. He explained that the high-speed rail project will not only bring fast trains but also help build industries and new cities. He added that the project is…
The Gombe State government says it has planted over five million trees since it started the “Gombe Goes Green” (3G) program in 2019. Officials believe this could make Gombe the top state in Nigeria for tree planting by 2026. This was shared by Dr. Abubakar Atare Buba, the Chairman of the 3G Task Force and Mai Tula, in an interview with Daily Sun in Gombe. He said since he became the head of the task force in March 2025, efforts to plant trees have increased in all 11 local government areas to go beyond the original target. “Our aim is…
The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) has asked the government to keep working closely with it on environmental planning and projects. Dr. Efegbidiki Okobia, the National President of NES, made this appeal during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday to celebrate the Society’s 40th anniversary. NES is getting ready to hold its 34th National Conference and 35th Annual General Meeting in Abuja from October 22 to 25, which will also mark its 40th anniversary. Okobia said that over the past 40 years, NES has taken part in many environmental projects locally and globally, offered expert advice on policies, and led…
On Tuesday, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) gave improved crop seeds to farmers in the Maja-kura community in Nguru. They also announced plans to set up a seed bank. Mr. Harry Junior, who leads the NCF’s wetlands project in Hadejia-Nguru, said the effort is part of a climate change program supported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Yobe State. He explained that the improved seeds—like soybean, cowpeas, sorghum, and millet—would be kept in the seed bank until the next planting season, so farmers can use them later. Junior said the program will also allow farmers to trade crop leftovers…
On Tuesday, the federal government introduced new plans to boost farming in Nigeria as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. These plans include easier access to loans, better irrigation systems, and the goal of creating millions of full-time jobs in rural areas. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the plans at a major agriculture event in Abuja. He said fighting hunger is a global security issue and called agriculture the key to Nigeria’s progress and success. Shettima explained that hunger affects everyone equally and shows how fragile we all are. He said food is not just about staying alive—it’s…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the Lagos State Development Plan 2052 is more than just a state project. He described it as a national strategy that supports President Bola Tinubu’s goal of building a \$1 trillion economy by 2030 and making Nigeria a global power. Speaking at the first 2025 Distinguished Lecture hosted by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said Lagos has the vision and ability to help transform Nigeria into a major global economic and political force. The lecture, titled “Lagos, Nigeria 2030: Projections of a World Power,” was the first in the…
Nigerian airline companies have thanked President Bola Tinubu and Finance Minister Wale Edun for quickly stopping the plan to introduce a 4% Free on Board (FOB) fee on imports. In a statement by its President, Abdulmunaf Sarina, the airline group said this decision shows that President Tinubu is serious about making Nigeria a better place to do business, protecting key industries, and supporting long-term economic growth. Earlier, there had been strong opposition to the FOB fee from manufacturers, importers, and customs agents. Many warned that the new fee would make inflation worse. Finance Minister Edun said on Monday that the…