Nigerians from different backgrounds have expressed anger over what they call government inaction in the face of repeated violence and destruction in Plateau State. They said the poor are left to suffer displacement and homelessness. Many pointed out that Nigeria already has a huge housing shortage, and the burning of houses in crisis areas is only making the problem worse. Dr. Malachy Ojukoba, a building materials trader in Lagos, condemned the burning of more than 30 houses and the displacement of over 300 people. He said the government’s failure to respond has worsened the suffering of victims, most of whom…
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The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has announced that it has installed Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) systems in 26 airports across the country. AFTN is a global network designed to ensure safe and efficient air traffic management. It enables the reliable exchange of important messages and data between ground stations, including flight plans, weather reports, and other critical information. The announcement was made at a sensitization workshop in Lagos, where the Director of Air Traffic Services, John Tayo, explained the importance of the new systems. “These installations show NAMA’s commitment to improving safety, efficiency, and technology in Nigeria’s aviation…
What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity means the variety of all living things on Earth. This includes plants, animals, tiny organisms, and even their genes. It also covers all the places they live—like forests, rivers, and oceans. Biodiversity is important because it supports all life and keeps the planet healthy. Why Do We Need Biodiversity? Biodiversity gives us many things we need to live—like medicine, food, clean air and water, rich soil, and help with climate control. For example, artemisinin, a key medicine for malaria, comes from a plant found in nature. Nature also holds helpful genes that scientists use to make…
Environmental damage is a big problem for communities in the South East. In Anambra State alone, there are over 1,000 active erosion sites, and many people have been forced to leave their homes. In Abia State, many areas in the North and Central districts have been badly affected by gully erosion. Important roads in places like Isiukwuato, Umunneochi, Bende, and Arochukwu have also been damaged. Recently, people in Umuoka Mgbarakuma, Ubakala (Umuahia South Local Government) raised concerns about the serious erosion affecting their community. They sent an urgent message to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Alex Otti, asking for immediate…
The Lagos State Government has given a serious warning about the worsening condition of the Lagos Lagoon. They say it could soon lead to major environmental and social problems if nothing is done quickly. At a press conference before the Lagos Waterfront Summit, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Yacoob Dayo Alebiosu, talked about the growing problems affecting the lagoon. These include pollution from factories, illegal fishing, rising sea levels, and coastal erosion caused by climate change. The summit, called “Pressure on the Lagoon: The Lagos Experience,” will take place on September 11 at the Eko Hotel and Suites.…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has started giving and selling different types of fertilisers to farmers in all six Area Councils at half the normal price. This is to help farmers lower their costs and improve food production in the area. The programme was officially launched in Abuja by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. He was represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi. During the event, Wike told farmers to use the fertilisers on their farms and not to sell them. He said, “Don’t sell the fertilisers. Their real value comes from the…
Residents of Ogijo in Ogun State are set to get relief as the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and its partners begin plans to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid Battery (ULAB) slag from the community. The move was announced at a stakeholder meeting on strategies for managing ULAB slag in Ogijo, a hub for battery recycling facilities. Slag, a toxic by-product of smelting used lead-acid batteries, contains iron and lead oxides and is classified as hazardous waste under international regulations. The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, described Ogijo as a “hotspot for unregulated and improper disposal…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the government to invest more in water transportation safety. He urged authorities to focus on infrastructure, monitoring, and public awareness to prevent future boat accidents. Atiku made this call in a statement on Thursday after a tragic boat accident in Gausawa community, Malale Ward of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, which reportedly claimed 29 lives. The ill-fated boat was carrying about 90 passengers, including women and children, when it collided with a tree stump. Overloading was suspected as a possible cause of the mishap. Atiku, who was the 2023 presidential candidate…
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) has clarified that recent changes in pump prices by some operators were private business decisions and not instructions from the Federal Government. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by its Brands and Corporate Communications Manager, Matilda Johnson, PiCNG described reports that the government had removed subsidies or increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as “misleading and completely false.” Johnson explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed PiCNG to promote the use of CNG as a cheaper, cleaner, and more sustainable alternative to petrol and diesel across Nigeria. She…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has launched a tree planting campaign to fight the effects of climate change. He also promised to build alternative roads and a flyover/underpass to ease the heavy traffic on the Karu–Abuja road. Speaking at the event on Wednesday in Karu Local Government Area, the governor said the campaign was aimed at creating greener spaces, reducing the impact of climate change, and improving the well-being of the people. He explained that the effort was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to protecting the environment and supporting community development. “The campaign will help beautify our…