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EnvironmentNewsNigeriaLand Degradation May Cause Food Insecurity-Federal Government

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

The federal government has warned that land degradation such as desertification may cause food insecurity if urgent steps are not taken to tackle it. Yusufu Idris, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment who stated this in Abuja at a national dialogue organized to mark the World Desertification and Drought Day, said land degradation increases environmental hazards, climate change crises and loss of biodiversity and ecosystems. The theme of the dialogue for 2023 World Desertification and...

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AfricaEnvironmentNewsNigeriaNigeria, Cameroon Plans To Protect Endangered Species

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 28, 2023

A workshop to protect endangered animals like gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, and elephants were held at a workshop on Watershed Protection for Safe Sustainable Water Supply Calabar, Cross River, which aims to educate Nigerians on the need to protect its wildlife. Speaking at the event on Monday, which was sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Inaoyom Imong, Director, of Cross River Landscape for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said Nigeria and...

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EnvironmentLifestyleNewsNigeria2023 world wildlife day emphasises preservation of environment

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 5, 2023

The 2023 world wildlife day has emphasized the importance of preserving nature’s environment, during the commemoration held in Benin, the Edo State capital over the weekend. Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park, Benin City played host to stakeholders across the Wildlife, Forestry, and Conservation Biology sectors who converged to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN celebration, with the theme, “Partnership for Conservation” The UN promulgated March 3rd of every year as the World Wild...

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EnvironmentNewsHon Nonso Okafor’s Motion on ASWAMA Speaks to his Legislative Competence

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 26, 2022

About two weeks ago, the Managing Director of Anambra State Waste Management Agency- ASWAMA, Engr. Mike Ozoemena, in a live radio broadcast, announced increase in waste collection rates. The announcement immediately became a major talking point across Anambra’s public spaces. Many people wondered why ASWAMA should be talking about waste levy when they have not been able to evacuate waste littered all over street corners and at some major spots, across the state. Yet, the...

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EnvironmentNewsNigeriaHassan Musa Appointed as Special Asst on Environment and Climate Change

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 26, 2022

ABUJA — The federal government has approved the appointment of Engr Hassan Musa as the senior special assistant to the president on the environment and climate change. Ibrahim Haruna, the head of the press and public relations of the federal ministry of environment, made this known in a press release on Tuesday. Haruna said FG’s approval of the appointment was contained in a letter dated 20 October 2022 and signed by the chief of staff...

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EnvironmentNewsAnambra State Assembly Invites ASWAMA MD Over Illegal Waste Collection Rates

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 25, 2022

AWKA — Following a motion of urgent importance, moved by Hon. Nonso Okafor, the member representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, the House unanimously agreed that Engr. Mike Ozoemena, MD of Anambra State Waste Management Agency- ASWAMA, appears before the Assembly in the next adjourned date. This invitation by Anambra State Assembly came as the member representing Nnewi North constituency, Hon. Nonso Okafor, in his motion, informed the House that ASWAMA had...

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EnvironmentWorld Ranger Day: Oyo Govt. Salutes Bravery of National Park Rangers

PilotnewsAugust 17, 2022

… Appeals to Nigerians to Stop Cutting Trees The Oyo State Government has saluted the bravery of Park Rangers at the Old Oyo National Park, while it also appealed to Nigerians to desist from cutting trees and harming rangers guarding forests. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun said this yesterday, during the celebration of 2022 World Ranger Day, marked at the Old National Park, Oyo. World Ranger Day, which is marked...

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EnvironmentNewsNEDC To Train Thousands Of Scavengers On Waste Management In Three States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 6, 2022

The Northeast Development Commission, NEDC has commenced training of youths on waste-to-wealth training programme in Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa states aimed to take off the idling youths on the streets. NEDC Head of Environment and Natural Resources, Adamu Lawan said yesterday in Gombe that no fewer than 1,000 youths and Kalari boys are to be taken off the streets through its waste-to-wealth training programme embarked upon by the commission. He said at the commencement of...

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EnvironmentNewsNigeria100 Scavengers To Receive Training On Waste Management

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 4, 2022

At least 150 youths are to benefit from a one week training on efficient waste management practices and A-Z of recycling in Adamawa State organized by the Northeast Development Commission NEDC in collaboration with the state government held at Federal College of Education, Yola. In a message, Alhaji Shuaibu Audu, Adamawa State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources Development while declaring the training open, observed that domestic and industrial waste poses challenges in the country....

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EnvironmentHealth48 Million Nigerians Still Defecate Openly- Report

PilotnewsJune 21, 2022

ABUJA — No fewer than 48 million Nigerians still practice open defecation, according to the newly released 2021 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene National Outcome Routine Mapping (WASH-NORM) III Report. This is the thrust at the inauguration of the 2021 WASH-NORM III Report in Abuja on Tuesday. The Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu, said slow progress being made in improving water and sanitation services was due to population expansion, low commitments from states and...

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