Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hinted at the possible reinstatement of the state-wide monthly sanitation exercise. He made this remark during an inspection on Friday, 22 September while assessing various areas of the state to ensure compliance with the government’s environmental sanitation initiatives. The governor expressed displeasure with the continued disregard for environmental laws, especially those trading under the …

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Ahmad Alkali has assured that the Kano to Maradi rail project will be completed at the set year of 2025. Alkali gave the assurance on Friday in Katsina State while inspecting the project which was awarded at the cost of $2 billion by the former administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The minister who expressed …

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said that many properties in Awka, the state capital, would be demolished to build the capital city of the people’s dreams. According to him, after the demolitions, Awka will be built to the status of a real state capital that everybody will be proud of. During the monthly ‘Solution Walk for Healthy Living’ …

Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to support the “Arts for Climate Change” initiative through the development of climate solutions towards the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Renowned for its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, the state government, Solution 17 and Premium Trust Bank said they are thrilled to contribute to the dialogue in a partnership, …

In its efforts to tackle the declining population of vulture and its associated benefits to the people, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has embarked on a rescue mission tagged, ‘Supporting Community-based Monitoring and Conservation for Vulture Populations in Identified Vulture Safe Zones Across Nigeria’. According to a statement by the NCF, the Indianapolis Zoo is supporting the project, which is …

The release of massive volumes of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon since 14th August, which triggered fear of widespread flooding in 11 states in Nigeria, has been stopped by managers of the dam, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday. This was announced at a press briefing in Abuja that focused on the August 2023 water releases from Lagdo Dam, …

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration, Barrister Nyesom Wike has said that his administration has concluded plans to reintroduce monthly sanitation as part of strategies to keep the city of Abuja clean. Following a closed-door meeting with contractors handling different projects in the FCT on Monday night, the minister said he had already briefed President Bola Tinubu on the …

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called for immediate construction of flood control dams along the Rivers Niger and Benue to avert flooding likely to be occasioned by the release of Lagdo dam in Cameroon. In a letter to the Nigerian government, Cameroonian authorities recently said they would open the floodgate of Lagdo Dam on the River Benue in …

The adage that ‘out of the black pot nonetheless comes the white pap’ aptly captures the story behind the rise to fame of some of Nigeria’s big comedians. Interestingly, while many entertainers from places like Warri in Delta State, Benin in Edo State, Surulere, Ajegunle and FESTAC in Lagos are known to exhibit an uncanny talent, not many knew that …

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has said that $360m has been released for the clean-up of the polluted Ogoni land in the Niger Delta. After a four-day tour of remediated project sites and the reticulated water projects in the four local government areas of Ogoni, HYPREP Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey said: “We are happy to report to you …