Family of 5 die in flooding
Five members of a family in Kaura community, near Gwagwalada in the Federal Capital Territory have died in last weekend’s flood. This was made known...
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6 die in heavy rainfall
Niger state Emergency Management Agency says six persons have died and five others missing following flooding due to heavy rainfall in Suleja Local Government Area...
Minister advocates renewed action against COVID-19
The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor has advocated renewed global action to fight COVID-19 The Minister made the call as Nigeria joins...
Podcast: Commentary on Ensuring Safety Standards in the Mining sector for Sustainable Environment
Natural Resources are fundamental for industrial and economic development. However it’s negative impact could be controlled through application of concept and principles of sustainable development...
Ensuring Safety In the Mining Sector
Muscle and mud: Nigeria has an estimated 500,000 artisanal gold miners © Tom Saater FT Mining is the extracting of valuable minerals or other geological...
Ministry of Environment to tackle illegal refineries in Niger-Delta region
. The Federal Ministry of Environment is to collaborate with the governors of Niger Delta region to curb illegal refineries in the region to enhance...
Lagos Govt urges residents to prepare for flooding
The Lagos State government has asked residents to prepare for the rainy season as the state has been predicted to experience incessant rainfall ranging between...
NCDC expands Nigeria’s response to Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has worked out modalities in response to the Lassa fever outbreaks across the country to strengthen...
Fire destroys 10 homes in Jigawa
Suletankarkar Local Government in Jigawa says fire has razed 10 homes harbouring silos in Dirani village in the state. The council Information Officer, Alhaji Usman...
Kwara Govt. introduces cashew seedling for farmers
Kwara State government says it will introduce organic cashew seedlings for farmers to boost production and increase it’s yield in the state. The state Commissioner...