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Environment4 days agoInstitute concludes environmental impact survey of Lagos, makes recommendations
Institute concludes environmental impact survey of Lagos, makes recommendations The Environmental Impact Survey team from the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) assigned to Lagos...
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Agriculture2 weeks agoClimate Action: NCF holds tree planting rally, demands use of renewable energy
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Friday in Lagos ended its week-long events on climate action with a tree planting campaign to highlight the importance of...
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Agriculture2 weeks agoMinister condemns bush burning, urges states to enforce laws
The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, has condemned bush burning practice in Nigeria as it contributes to climate change. According to her, climate...
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Environment3 weeks agoMinister advocates establishment of conservation centre in FCT
NNN: The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, on Saturday called for the establishment of an environment conservation centre in the Federal Capital Territory...
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Environment3 weeks ago
Friendly environment: Minister urges public-private sector collaboration
The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, has called for a strong public-private sector partnership in the crusade for a better environment that guarantees...
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Environment3 weeks agoLASEPA seals 8 worship centres over environment pollution
The Lagos State Government on Sunday closed down eight worship centres across the state for contravening environmental pollution regulations. Dr Dolapo Fasawe, General Manager, Lagos State...
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Agriculture3 weeks agoGastroenteritis epidemic: Health workers advise public on preventive measures
Two health officials in Lagos State on Sunday advised members of the public on steps to tackle the outbreak of waterborne gastroenteritis (stomach) disease in the...
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Agriculture4 weeks agoNCF exposes more Lagos children to environmental conservation
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has encouraged more school children in Lagos State to become active in understanding and contributing to environmental conservation in their communities....
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Environment4 weeks agoWorld Toilet Day: Health officers demand provision of toilets to curb open defecation
Some environment health officers on Wednesday demanded the provision of toilet facilities in public areas to stop people from indulging in open defecation. Speaking to the...
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Environment4 weeks agoTree planting will save world from climate change – Environmentalists
Some Environmentalists say tree planting if cultivated by people will go a long way in arresting worsening climate change. The environmentalists spoke with the Nigeria News...
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Environment1 month ago
Open defecation: Environmental health expert calls for arrest of offenders
Dr Samuel Akingbehin, National President, Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), on Sunday urged health officials to arrest and prosecute those involved in open defecation....
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Education1 month ago
Imo Govt. to employ 4,000 teachers
Imo Government State says it has began the process of recruiting 4,000 teachers to improve the quality of education in the state. Mr Kingsley Nzemaechi the...
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Agriculture1 month agoEnvironmentalists urge FG to outlaw bush burning to save ecosystem
Some environment experts on Thursday urged the Federal Government to outlaw the practice of bush burning for any reason to save the nation’s ecosystem. In separate...
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Economy1 month ago
Border closure: Importers urge foreign companies to establish in Nigeria
Some cross-border businessmen on Sunday say they were discussing with companies from Cote d’Ivoire to establish branches in Nigeria to retain their patronage. The businessmen, whose...
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Agriculture1 month agoBorder closure opened vista of opportunities for poultry farmers – exhibition coordinator
The closure of the Nigeria’s land borders has opened a vista of opportunities for poultry farmers, the Coordinator of the 2019 Nigeria Poultry Farmers’ Exhibition, Mr...
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Environment2 months agoNCF seeks preservation of Nigeria mangrove forest to stem flooding
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Tuesday urged Nigerians to preserve the nation’s mangrove forest zone to prevent incessant flooding in the country. The foundation’s Director-General,...
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Health2 months agoPrimary healthcare remains free in Ojo LG, says Chairman
The Chairman, Ojo Local Government Council in Lagos State, Mr Idowu Rasulu-Olusola, said on Friday that primary healthcare services remains free in the area. The chairman...
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Agriculture2 months ago
Group establishes tree seedlings nursery to counter climate change
A climate outreach, Urban Tree Revival Team (UTRT), says its newly established tree seedlings nursery in Lagos will boost efforts toward mitigating climate change. The UTRT...
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Agriculture2 months agoEnvironment experts want nature preservation to enhance life support
Some environmentalists, on Friday in Lagos, advised Nigerians to preserve the nation’s natural habitat in order to support life in the country. The experts spoke to...
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Agriculture2 months ago
Palm oil producer, dealers decry palm oil importation
Some palm oil producers and dealers on Tuesday decried the unrestricted importation of foreign palm oil into the Nigerian market, saying it would cause further harm...
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Agriculture2 months agoWorld Habitat Day: Environmentalists want corps members to plant trees
) Ms Omobola Eko, the Convener, Urban Tree Revival Team (UTRT), has urged the Federal Government to enlist tree planting as part of community service for...
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Environment2 months ago
Environment experts task practitioners on professionalism
Some environment experts on Sunday urged environment service providers to exhibit professionalism in carrying out their duties. The experts, who spoke with the Nigeria News Agency...
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Environment2 months agoConservator-General wants stiffer penalty for wildlife offenders
(NAM) Mr Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General, National Park Service on Thursday called for stiffer punishment for violators of natural conservation laws to halt the tide of...
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Agriculture2 months ago
Independence: Invest more in agribusiness infrastructure- Rice farmer tells FG
An Ogun based Rice Farmer, Mr Raheem Alao, on Tuesday appealed to the Federal Government to invest more in agribusiness infrastructure to enhance food security. Alao,...