The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Dai Jin Jia Quarry in Aco Village, Airport Road, Abuja, due to significant environmental violations. Speaking with newsmen on Monday after the exercise, the Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor — represented by Elijah Udofia, Director of Environmental Quality Control — said the measures reinforce the agency’s commitment to environmental safety and community protection. Barikor said a blasting operation on Feb. 25 resulted in the unfortunate loss of one life. He stated that the quarry was sealed in response to the grievous consequences of its operations. “This action was…
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The Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) has described Seasonal Climate Prediction as a vital planning tool for farmers, providing early and reliable information on rainfall patterns. Mr. Ya’u Muhammad, the Programme Manager, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Bauchi. He said the tool supplies climate-related factors that directly influence agricultural productivity. Muhammad explained that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is mandated to provide annual seasonal forecasts guiding farmers on rainfall onset and cessation, distribution, sunshine intensity, and risks of floods, drought, pests, and disease outbreaks. “We engaged in extensive discussions at the national level and…
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has stopped admitting new patients as union members embark on a five-day warning strike over restricted power supply. The unions include the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUHAP), and others. All union members at the hospital did not work on Monday, as the strike began at 8:00 a.m. The unions, under the umbrella of the Council of UCH Union Leaders (CUUL), alleged that deliberate withholding of power had crippled activities, causing suffering…
The Nasarawa State Government has said mining companies operating in the state must strictly comply with their Community Development Agreements (CDAs) in line with international best practices to foster sustainable development in host communities. Princess Margaret Elayo, Commissioner for Environment, stated this on Monday during a ministerial media briefing in Lafia. Elayo said adherence to CDAs by mining firms would accelerate community development and promote peace and stability across the state. She explained that ministry officials had intensified monitoring visits to mining sites to ensure compliance with environmental standards and agreed obligations. “We have been visiting mining sites to assess…
The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN) has condemned the killing of its colleague, Dr. Andrew Orovwigho, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu (FNHE), demanding justice and compensation. The association made the demands in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr. Veronica Nyamali, and Secretary-General, Prof. Kingsley Mayowa, on Monday in Lagos. Orovwigho was kidnapped from his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, shot in the left knee, brutally injured, abducted in his own vehicle, and dumped at a sand evacuation site far from Enugu town. He was found on Dec. 31, rushed to hospital, and…
Renowned Nigerian virologist Prof. Oyewale Tomori has called on federal and state authorities to treat Lassa fever as a national emergency. Tomori made the call in an interview with reporters on Monday in Lagos. He urged governments to prioritize long-term solutions, including routine training for health workers, sustainable infection control systems, and timely funding for outbreak response. He noted that Nigeria has the technical expertise, but political ownership and sustained implementation are what will ultimately save lives. According to him, no fewer than 10 health workers have died from Lassa fever in Benue, highlighting persistent gaps in the response to…
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) says it is scaling up efforts to promote intellectual property (IP) awareness and protection through Nigeria’s education and research institutions. NOTAP Director-General/CEO, Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during an interview with reporters. To that end, she said the agency is partnering with universities, technical colleges, polytechnics, and specialized research institutes to sensitize researchers and inventors on applying for official IP recognition. “We are working to extend our reach beyond public universities and engage more private institutions. “We are ensuring that no institution is left behind in understanding…
We the People, a civil society organization (CSO), has stressed the need for Cross River’s mangrove forests to be fully protected under the state’s forestry laws. Mr. Ken Henshaw, Executive Director of the organization, made the call in Calabar on Monday while reacting to the recommended review of the Cross River Forestry Law, 2010. It will be recalled that over the past eight months, 19 environmental protection CSOs, led by We the People, reviewed the 2010 law and recommended stronger provisions to protect the state’s forests. Henshaw noted that mangroves are forests—not rainforests—and should therefore enjoy equal legal status and…
The ongoing efforts to boost infrastructure and enhance teaching and learning at the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA breakthrough on Friday 27th February, 2026 with the handover of a set of purposely built laboratories for use by the School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences. The University Management at the behest of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji had last year handed the old health center of the University to WEKAN Construction Company to be upgraded into laboratories for the department of Medical Laboratory Sciences MLS and the department of Public Health. Professor Oladiji at the event…
The Federal Government says Nigeria has recorded significant progress toward the introduction and nationwide rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) option to strengthen HIV prevention efforts. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Aderibigbe, Head of Media and Publicity at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, Nigeria is advancing preparations for the introduction of Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention option administered twice yearly, as part of efforts to accelerate progress toward HIV epidemic control. NACA disclosed that commodities for the Lenacapavir PrEP programme…