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Kano Government Seeks Canadian Support In Addressing Floods, Erosion
The Kano State Government in North West Nigeria, has solicited the support of the Canadian Government in tackling the menace of Flooding, Erosion and Draught.
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state made the plea when he played host the Canadian…
Food Security: Experts Recommend Collaboration Of Agricultural Research Institutes
Experts in the field of agriculture have recommended increased collaborative efforts of agricultural research institutes as a way of mitigating effects of climate change, in order to ensure food security in Nigeria.
The professionals…
University Of Ibadan, Oyo Government Advocate Food Safety, Hygiene
The University of Ibadan Health Service (UHS), in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Health, has advocated increased food safety and hygiene in the university community.
This was declared during a one-day workshop, organised…
Emergency Management Cautions Communities On Bush Burning, Other Recklessness
Communities within the Federal Capital Territory FCT and beyond have been called upon to desist from improper bush/waste burning and building on drainages for its negative effects to the environment.
The Director Forecasting Response and…
Nigerian Women Advocate For Sustainable Agricultural Progress.
In light of the global food insecurity crisis, the Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progress group NWAP has called on the federal government and other stakeholders to work together towards achieving sustainable agricultural…
Delta Govt. Harps On Environmental Cleanliness
The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has called on residents and business owners in the state capital, Asaba, and its environs to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse to prevent disease outbreaks.
The…
Dutch Minister Urges Nigeria To Embrace High-Tech Farming
Geoffrey Van Leeuwen, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands has urged Nigerians to embrace high-tech agriculture to achieve food security and self-sufficiency.
The minister made this statement during…
Cattle, Foodstuff Dealers Decry Multiple Taxes
The Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) has voiced dissatisfaction over the excessive taxes imposed on its members along the South-South and Southeast highways.
During a meeting in Enugu aimed at…
Restoring Environment Pollution Challenges In Oil Producing Areas
The Environment Aware and Restoration Network (EARN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on stakeholders to pay attention to restoring environmental pollution challenges in oil producing areas.
The Chief Executive Officer…
Imo Govt. Begins Desilting Of Drains Ahead Of Rainy Season
The Imo Government has begun massive desilting of drains in Owerri and its environs ahead of the return of this year’s rainy season.
The Director of Operations, Imo State Waste Management Company (ISWAMAC), Mr Ugochukwu Aghazie, said…