Environment
Senate leader, 2 Govs affected as Wike revokes 568 land allocations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocations of several prominent individuals, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. This decision follows the expiration of…
Read More »NAFDAC busts Rice repackaging factory in Nasarawa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday raided a rice-repackaging factory in New Karu, Nasarawa, for allegedly counterfeiting popular brands. The enforcement operation, which confiscated numerous bags of rice from eight different facilities, was led by Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, the Director in charge of…
Read More »Seplat Energy Re-echoes Climate Commitment, Operational Excellence
Seplat Energy Plc, foremost indigenous energy company, says it is actively pursuing a range of initiatives to decarbonise its operations and support a sustainable energy transition as part of its climate commitments and operational excellence strides. The company’s key measures in these regard include: ending routine gas flaring; investments in…
Read More »Water ministry, SON partners to enhance irrigation water quality
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is collaborating with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to enhance the quality of irrigation water in the country. This was disclosed during the meeting of the Technical Committee on Water Quality, focusing on developing the Nigerian Standard for Irrigation Water Quality…
Read More »Wike orders maximum security for FCTA demolition team in Lugbe
Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has directed security agencies to provide maximum security to the FCT Administration’s team, currently demolishing illegal properties in Sabon Lugbe constructed by land grabbers. Wike gave the directive when he visited the demolition site in Abuja on Tuesday, along…
Read More »Flood Control: FG Set to Construct Dam at Dura, Benue State
The Federal Government is set to construct a dam at Dura in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State to manage the overflow of water from River Katsina Ala. This project aims to mitigate the recurring flooding that has plagued the area, especially along the Makurdi-Katsina Ala highway. This was…
Read More »Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s War Against Illicit
Access Bank PLC has reinforced its dedication to the fight against illicit drug trafficking and money laundering, committing to a closer partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The bank made this commitment at the formal decoration of its Group Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and Group…
Read More »FG approves N350b to support dams, irrigation facilities
The Federal Government of Nigeria under Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund has approved over N350 billion to support dams and expansion of facilities across Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu made this known while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after he condoled with former Economic and Financial Crimes…
Read More »FG blames climate change for Borno flooding, to upgrade Alau Dam
By Abiodun Folarin Concisedaily Newsonline– The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to upgrade the Alau Dam at Borno State in order to find a lasting solution to the overflowing of the dam. Speaking at press conference on Friday, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev said…
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