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AGRA Partners Govt. To Mitigate Climate Change, Boost Food Security
Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), says it is partnering with State and the Federal Governments to mitigate the impact of climate change on agricultural production to ensure food security.
AGRA is an…
Heifer International, Empowers Over 7000 Smallholder Farmers
By: Mnena Iyorkegh, Abuja
Heifer International, has empowered over seven thousand smallholder farmers across some states in Nigeria to achieve sustainable living incomes.
The empowerment was done through…
Nigeria Sets Up Disaster Relief Fund
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The Nigerian government has established a Disaster Relief Fund to coordinate and secure financial support from all three levels of government, the private sector, and international philanthropic organisations…
Rising River Benue State Water Levels Prompt Urgent Evacuation Call
Authorities in Benue State, Central Nigeria, have raised concerns over the rising water levels in the River Benue due to the release of excess water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.
During a recent inspection of River Benue at the state's…
Agency Warns Of Imminent Flooding In Benue State Basin
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has raised concerns about rising water levels along the River Benue Basin, warning of potential widespread flooding of the area soon.
Data released by the agency on Sunday revealed a…
Flood: Borno State Govt commences fumigation of Maiduguri
Borno state government has commenced fumigation as floodwaters recede in Maiduguri.
Abdurrahman Bundi, the Senior Special Adviser to Gov. Babagana Zulum on New Media, made this known while briefing newsmen at the Flood Disaster Situation…
Enugu Old People’s Home Appeals For Support, Faces Water Crisis
By Chukwumerije Aja, Enugu
The Management of the Old People’s Home in Enugu State has made an urgent appeal for assistance from the Enugu State Government and well-meaning Nigerians to provide…
International Labour Organisation Calls For The Formalisation Of Waste Keepers
Titilayo Ipinjolu, Lagos
Nigeria needs to strategise ways to encourage collective efforts to ensure sustainable waste management to aid environmental sustainability and reduce impact on climate change.…
Borno State Flood: Nigerian Government deploys team to mitigate aftermath
The Federal Ministry of Environment has mobilized a specialized team to assist with the aftermath of the disaster in Borno state North East Nigeria.
Nigeria's Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziak Salako, who disclosed…
Kogi State Government Tackles Food Insecurity, Boosts Staple Crops
Kogi state government through the ministry of agriculture has put several measures in place since the beginning of the year to enhance staple crop cultivation in order to curb food insecurity in the State.
This was revealed by the…