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…
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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…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has signed an agreement with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) to help protect wildlife in Nigeria. The agreement was signed on Tuesday at NESREA’s office in Abuja by NESREA’s Director General, Professor Innocent Barikor, and WJC’s Chief of Investigations, Stephen Carmody. This deal will help both groups work together to fight international criminal groups that illegally trade wildlife, fish, and timber. Professor Barikor said the agreement will improve how the two groups share information, work together on investigations, and support future wildlife protection programs in Nigeria. He explained that the agreement…
Three patients who were on life support at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital have died after the hospital’s electricity was cut off by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The hospital’s spokesperson, Hauwa Dutse, confirmed the deaths in a statement on Monday. She said four patients were using ventilators in the Intensive Care Unit when the power went out, and sadly, three of them died. Reports say KEDCO disconnected the hospital’s electricity because of an unpaid bill of ₦949.88 million, which had built up by the end of August. KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Sani Bala, said in a Monday…
Following news of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), some health experts are calling for Nigeria to strengthen and reactivate its public health monitoring systems. These experts shared their concerns in separate interviews with journalists on Tuesday in Lagos. Nigeria experienced its only Ebola outbreak in 2014, when an infected traveler from Liberia brought the virus. That outbreak led to 20 cases and eight deaths before it was successfully contained. The DRC’s Ministry of Health recently confirmed 63 suspected Ebola cases and 16 deaths in Kasai Province, including four health workers. The outbreak has been…
The Benue State Chapter of the Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has thanked the state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, for signing the Disability Act into law. The association’s Chairman, Mr. Onah Adeyi, showed his appreciation during a press briefing in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. Mr. Adeyi said the signing of the law is a major achievement and shows that Governor Alia is truly committed to protecting the rights and improving the lives of people with disabilities. He praised the Governor for initiating the bill and also thanked the State House of Assembly for quickly passing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assigned official roles to five new Executive Directors on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to help the commission carry out its duties. Here are the names of the five people and the roles they will take on: Hajia Biliquis Jumoke Sanni – Executive Director, Administration and Human Resources Aisha Rufai Ibrahim – Executive Director, Commercial and Industrial Development James Abel Uloko – Executive Director, Corporate Services Prof. Muhammad Bashar – Executive Director, Finance Princess Atika Ajanah – Executive Director, Projects The President has asked the new Executive Directors to work closely with the NCDC’s…