Students and staff at Government Day Secondary School in Shagari Local Government in Sokoto state are grappling with a dire…
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Ibrahim Ali, a 65-year-old resident of the Kofar Dundaye area in the Sokoto metropolis, is thankful to God for surviving…
Poultry farming in Nigeria is a thriving industry where birds like chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowls are raised primarily for their meat and eggs.
Niger State, one of Nigeria’s largest agricultural producers with 2.3 million hectares of viable farmland, is facing an unprecedented drought that began over a month ago.
The increased rainfall has led to severe flooding in Sokoto, disrupting daily life, damaging infrastructure, and displacing over 1,600 residents. The situation underscores the need for more robust infrastructure and climate adaptation strategies
With 94,729 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Sokoto accounts for 9% of the total number of IDPs in Nigeria, according to…
The economic downturn in Nigeria is hitting hard on mechanics and spare parts dealers in Sokoto State, with rising costs impacting their livelihoods. Learn about the struggles they face and the impact of the crisis on their businesses and families.
Heatwaves: Ibrahim Bello, 54, walks to his farm in Karama community, Jigawa State, carrying a hoe on his shoulder and…
In this analysis, ASHENEWS highlights both progress in certain countries and significant challenges, including insufficient legislation, weak enforcement, and inadequate post-crash response systems. It revealed how rapid urbanization further complicates the road safety landscape, necessitating innovative and sustainable transportation policies.
To underscore the importance of sustainable climate change efforts, Governor Bago divided the Ministry of Environment, creating a new Ministry which he named Ministry of Climate Change. His administration’s focus on renewable energy and sustainable practices is evident in the proposed Tagwai Dam hydroelectric project, investment in mini-grid systems for rural areas, extensive tree planting, healthy waste management, and bio-energy exploration.