In commemoration of the World Environment Day (WED) 2023, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) gathered stakeholders in New Bussa, Niger State to raise awareness on the problems of plastic pollution and its negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity. The programme was themed, “Solutions to Plastic Pollution”. NCF Field Project Coordinator, Mr. Ibrahim Likita told the participants that “NCF, as …

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of aftershocks and possible damage. The earthquake struck at a depth of 124 kilometres (77 miles) at around 10:00 am (0200 GMT) in waters about three hours’ drive from the capital Manila. Calatagan municipality police chief Emil Mendoza said he and …

Super Eagles and Nothingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi yesterday make cash donations to the needy at the Ilorin General Hospital in the Kwara State capital. The former Union Berlin of Germany marksman was received and conducted round the wards by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Bola Abdulkadir into the facility. In one of the wards, a female cancer …

Deliberate actions designed to further reduce environmental pollution in line with the global agenda for sustainability has been outlined by Egbin Power Plc, the largest power generating station in Nigeria, to commemorate World Environment Day 2023, under the theme ‘Solutions to plastic pollution’. While raising awareness about the hazardous impact of pollution on the environment, the GenCo also called for …

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has demolished shanties and other illegal structures used by street traders and traffic vendors, along the first and second toll gates of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, in a comprehensive enforcement exercise, which lasted for hours. Of late, the corridor has become notorious, for sustained traffic congestion and other environmental nuisance, largely aided by the illegal …

As the world continues to battle a global disaster of plastic pollution – Nigeria not being left out of the trouble – the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has said that it is ready to provide practical solutions to this critical menace through simple and adaptable eco-friendly strategies. This is as the foremost environmental NGO in Nigeria commemorates the World Environment …

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the continuation of its yearly tradition of contributing a percentage of the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala (LAPRIGA) earnings to support its CSR initiative. Tagged ‘Extra Mile Project’, it is in support of people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This chapter said that the longstanding …

Sunday 21st May 2023 was a fulfilling day for Anglo-Nigerian Welfare Association for the Blind (ANWAB) and 99 other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from 56 other countries as they received special awards in Beijing, China for their contributions to providing succour for persons with disabilities around the world. The awards were presented to ANWAB and other NGOs and individuals during the …

Former President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Chief Alaba Lawson has encouraged Rotary International and similar organisations in the country to consistently inspire and promote women towards economic and national growth. Mrs Lawson, who spoke on ‘The Transformational Woman: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Socio-Economic Change’ at the first Rotary District 9110 Women …

The Federal Government on Sunday took the campaign against open defecation and personal hygiene to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Edo State run by the Home for the Needy Foundation where it expressed fears of Nigeria not meeting the 2025 target to end open defecation if there is no attitudinal change by Nigerians. Addressing over 3000 dwellers in …