Environment
1 Jan
There is disquiet in the environmental community over Oyo State government's plan to convert Ogunpa Forest Reserve into a housing estate.
1 Jan
Lagos-based firms, Jos Hansen Nigeria Limited and Alga Africa Limited have promised to support the solid mineral development and gas export deal between the Federal Government and Germany.
1 Jan
The Federal Government has warned that it will prosecute those killing endangered species, while pledging legislation and effective enforcement measures to safeguard wildlife in the country.
1 Jan
Environmentalists have reinforced the benefits of educating the younger generation on the impact of climate change.
1 Jan
In a move towards environmental sustainability, the Lagos State Government has revealed an ambitious plan to establish Material Recovery Facility (MRF) centres across the 57 local councils to encourage waste sorting at source, for incentives.
1 Jan
Stakeholders have lamented the hazardous effect of mercury on Skin Lightening Products (SLP), declaring a zero tolerance on its importation through online means.
18 Dec
Years after the Ebola virus, bush meat markets still thrive in different locations in Lagos, despite warnings by World Health Organisation (WHO) and efforts by conservationists to curb the trend.
18 Dec
The pan-African agency of the Great Green Wall (PAGGW) has expressed its commitment to restore and sustainably manage land in the Sahara and the Sahel region to address land degradation, climate change and erosion of biodiversity.
11 Dec
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has urged stakeholders to recover the nation's forest cover, which currently stands at three per cent.
11 Dec
Stakeholders have continued to decry on the adverse effect of climate change on culture, environment, livelihoods and food security.
27 Nov
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Nigeria Chapter, has called for improved collaboration among stakeholders in the housing sector to enhance standardisation of homes, professional practice and create a livable environment for Nigerians.
23 Nov
Moved by the need to combat deforestation and promote environmental conservation, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has initiated a transformative afforestation and natural resource management initiative to rejuvenate the Ajingi Forest Reserve located in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria. At the core of this initiative, lies…
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Oyo State Government, yesterday, confirmed that it had received the nomination of the current Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
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Seven governorship aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in Ondo State have expressed concerns over the revalidation of the party's membership register, citing fears of potential disruptions to the electoral process.
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The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Prof. Rasaq Olatunde Kalilu, yesterday, disclosed that 99 students of the institution would graduate in the First Class category during its 16th convocation ceremony scheduled for next week.
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The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to carry out thorough public awareness campaigns on naira abuse before resorting to the arrest of people.
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The ongoing trial of a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor, Emmanuel Orekoya for alleged defilement of his 17-year-old daughter was stalled yesterday following absence of prosecution witnesses.
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The 23rd Senior African Athletics Championship scheduled for Douala, Cameroon in June, may offer Nigerian relay teams and some individual athletes the opportunity to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Nigerian budding footballers, who want to combine their sport career with education, now have the opportunity as English Championship side, Coventry City Football Club, has provided that chance for the skilful lads.
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Greenfield Leasing Services Limited’s Executive Vice Chairman, Jacob Erhabor, has won the maiden CEOs Golf Tournament sponsored by African Reinsurance Corporation at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938.
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Over 1,500 athletes representing 13 companies in the oil and gas sector will participate in the 19th Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games beginning in Abuja on April 21. The event ends on April 27.
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Failure of the last administration to put its money where its mouth is has stalled the rail rehabilitation work on the eastern corridor, three years after its flag-off.
Findings showed that the project, estimated to cost $3.2 billion, has become a hard sell to investors.