The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the National Oil Spillage Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to enhance public awareness on environmental safety in Kwara. The Kwara Director of NOA, Yakubu Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday in Ilorin during a working visit to the zonal office of NOSDRA. Abubakar said the engagement was aimed at deepening cooperation between both agencies and bridging the gap between technical environmental monitoring and grassroots sensitisation. He said NOA would continue to rely on the expertise of specialised agencies like NOSDRA to provide accurate and actionable information to communities. “Our goal…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued three victims of a multiple-vehicle collision on the LASU–Isheri Road. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. According to Bakare-Oki, preliminary findings showed that the accident involved a Mack flatbed truck, a Toyota Sienna, and two commercial tricycles. He said the crash occurred at Iyana School, inward Igando. “The Mack flatbed truck reportedly suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control and collide violently with the Toyota Sienna and the two tricycles, triggering a serious multi-vehicle crash. “LASTMA personnel, who…
Prof. Sebastian Hon (SAN), the Benue Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, says the party’s strong legacy and internal stability influenced his decision to contest the 2027 election on its platform. Hon, who made the statement during an interview with reporters in Gboko on Wednesday, said he had no regrets about joining the SDP. According to him, the party has a proven record of good governance in Benue, citing the administration of former Governor Moses Adasu and the emergence of former Senate President Iyorchia Ayu under the SDP. “You have seen it before. Under the SDP, we had former Governor…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has raised concerns over the worsening cholera outbreak in Borno, warning that the disease is overwhelming health facilities despite ongoing response efforts. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Field Communication Officer, Mr. Abdulkareem Yakubu, MSF said the outbreak was spreading rapidly due to inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare services. The organisation described cholera as a life-threatening bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water, causing severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and, in some cases, death if left untreated. According to the statement, the Borno State Ministry of…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a waste segregation and recycling programme at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, announced the initiative on Wednesday, describing it as part of the authority’s circular economy and carbon reduction goals. Kuku said the first phase involves introducing indoor colour-coded waste recycling bins across the airport terminals. “It is my distinct pleasure to unveil the first phase of our comprehensive Circular Economy Programme: Indoor Colour-Coded Waste Recycling Bins,” she said. She said the initiative would end indiscriminate waste disposal at the airport, where waste…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing aviation infrastructure through the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Hajj Terminal at Lagos Airport. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, disclosed this during an inspection of the upgraded facility on Wednesday. Keyamo attributed the project to President Bola Tinubu’s vision to revitalize aviation infrastructure nationwide. He stated that the Hajj Terminal upgrade is part of broader airport improvements, including the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos Airport terminal. The minister also mentioned the resurfacing of the Kano Airport runway as another project under the Federal Government’s aviation infrastructure…
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) states that high transportation and energy costs are keeping food prices high across Nigeria, despite easing headline inflation. OTACCWA President Mr. Alexander Isong made this observation in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. He explained that transportation now accounts for between 30 and 40 percent of the retail cost of food, with the cost of moving one tonne of grain from Kano to Lagos rising from about N45,000 to N70,000. He noted that transport fares on several routes have doubled or tripled as rising petrol and…
Residents of Kazaure Local Government Area in Jigawa State have embraced both traditional and modern food preservation methods to minimise waste, extend shelf life, and reduce household expenses. Many households preserve surplus food through sun-drying, refrigeration, freezing, smoking, and proper storage, especially during periods of abundant harvest and fluctuating food prices. Some residents said the practice had become necessary due to rising food costs and the need to avoid unnecessary losses. Mrs. Sa’adatu Musa, a resident, said preserving food had become part of her household routine to ensure nothing went to waste. She said vegetables, tomatoes, and pepper were often…
Mr. Abdulfatah Aliyu, Vice Chairman of the Abuja GSM Village, says the rising cost of living and inflation have significantly altered consumer behaviour towards technology and mobile gadgets. Aliyu told reporters on Wednesday in Abuja that Nigerians now prioritise gadget repairs over buying new devices. According to him, many Nigerians previously preferred to replace their handsets whenever they developed problems. “As it is now, the economy is not what we expected, so consumers have had to set their scale of preferences,” he said. “Before spending money, you must prioritise and ensure it is something you really need. If you have…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has begun investigating a suspected chemical spill on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway following a truck accident that left a white foamy substance at the scene. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued to the press on Wednesday and signed by its Assistant Director (Press), Mrs Nwamaka Ejiofor. According to the statement, a team from the Kaduna State Field Office, led by State Coordinator Mr Hena Emmanuel, visited the site to commence the investigation. The team met with the Police Commander for Jere, Assistant Commissioner of Police Sani Zubairu, the Federal Road…