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Nigeria To Eliminate Illegal Mining In The Country.
The Nigerian Government has stepped up its campaign drive towards eliminating illegal Mining besetting the solid minerals sector.
This was disclosed by the Zonal Mining Officer, South-west, Engr. Ajayi Gbenga at a one-day stakeholders…
Shea Production to Enhance Women Empowerment.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nonye Ayeni, says the opportunities in shea product can transform Nigeria's economy in the area of job creation, value addition and women empowerment.
Ayeni said this…
Plant Trees To Reduce Heat, Expert Urges Nigerians
An environmental consultant, Mr Taiwo Adewole, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to plant more trees to reduce the heat in the country.
Adewole made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lagos.
Adewole said…
Crude Oil Theft: Anambra Assembly Laments Effect On Community
The Anambra State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over the effects of crude oil exploration and theft in Ogwuikpele community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, South-Eastern, Nigeria.
Mr Chidiebele Ibemeka,…
IFAD VCDP Empowers Persons Living With Disability in Taraba
No fewer than 23 persons living with disabilities have benefitted from the empowerment programme of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD’S Value Chain Development programme, VCDP, in Taraba State, Northeast, Nigeria.…
FG Criticises Decline in Wildlife Population
The Federal Government of Nigeria says the decline of the wildlife population is threatening the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
Speaking during the commemoration of 2024 world wildlife day on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of…
Agriculturist Urges S/West Governors To Embrace Commercial Farming
An agriculturist, Mr Africanfarmer Mogaji, has advised South-West governors to engage in commercial agriculture in the face of food inflation in Nigeria.
Mogaji, a former Chairman, Agriculture and Agro-Allied Group, Lagos Chambers of…
Niger: Bago, Canada To Collaborate on Boosting Food Security
The Govenor of Niger, Umar Bago will meet with Olivia Chow, the Major of Toronto, Canada, in September as part of efforts to increase food sufficiency in the Niger state, North-Central. Nigeria.
Mr Michael Oloyade, Chief Executive…
Nigeria inaugurates Working Group on Environmental Standards
The Nigerian government has inaugurated the Working Group on Environmental Standards for the Sustainable Procurement Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project.
The Sustainable Procurement,…
Nigeria Customs Train Officers to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade
Nigeria Customs Service Special Wildlife Office has taken a strategic step to support global effort to end Wildlife Crime in Nigeria as it joins in celebrating the World Wildlife Day.
NCS, in its arrangements to further develop the…