The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev on Monday called for collective action to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution and flooding. Utsev made the call during an event to commemorate the 2024 World Rivers Day, with the theme ‘Protect Our Rivers from Pollution’ in Abuja Utsev noted the important roles...
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AT LAST: FG SIGN HISTORIC MoU WITH RUSSIAN CONSORTIUM FOR THE REHABILITATION, COMPLETION AND OPERATION OF AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED AND NATIONAL IRON ORE MINING COMPANY LIMITED*
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu who led a Nigerian delegation to Moscow, Russia from 14th – 21st September, 2024, on a working visit, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the original builders of Ajaokuta Steel Plant Messrs, Tyazhpromexport (TPE) and members of...
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FG Declares Additional 8 Local Government Areas Open Defecation Free
Nigeria’s commitment to becoming Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2030 has received a significant boost with the recent declaration of eight additional Local Government Areas (LGAs) as ODF across the two States of Kano and Kebbi. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, FNICE, announced that the National...
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NGSA ALLAYS FEARS OVER TREMORS IN FCT
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, has allayed fears over earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital Territory urging residents not to panic. A statement by the Director-General Professor Olusegun Ige disclosed that NGSA monitored the tremors and found them to be low and didn’t pose any threat to the environment The statement reads: “...
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Housing Ministry Partners World Bank on Urban Resilience, Land Titling, Registration
● Natiion’s vast land assets to become more economically viable, boost states’ revenue – Dangiwa ● To grow rate of titled Land from 10% to 50% in 5 years The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the World Bank Group have resolved to work together towards addressing the 90% of land in Nigeria that...
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Jigawa Gov handover Wetland Games reserve as national park to environment Minister Abbas
*Say’s a potential for job creation By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi has officially handed over the Hadejia Wetland Game Reserve as a National Park to Hon. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s renewed Hope Agenda and Green Initiative. Minister Abbas...
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The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation declares that Dadin-Kowa Dam is safe and operational.
The Dadin-Kowa Dam in Gombe State is in good condition and is not in danger of losing its functionality, according to the public’s assurances from the Honorable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev. Prof. Utsev addressed recent concerns about the dam’s stability during an inspection visit to the facility today,...
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AUSTRALIA, NIGERIA TO DEEPEN COLLABORATION ON MINING
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria-Australia relations in the mining sector, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Leilani Bin-Juda, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake. During the visit, the High Commissioner extended a formal invitation to Dr. Alake to attend the prestigious African Down...
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Kwara Govt Uncovers Illegal Dumpsite, Arrests Police Inspector, Waste Collector for Collusion
The Kwara State Ministry of Environment has uncovered an illegal dumpsite near the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, where commercial waste collectors and residents have been unlawfully disposing of waste in violation of state environmental laws. The Ministry also apprehended Inspector Adamu Usman, a police officer stationed at the airport, who is alleged...
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SHIRORO MINES KILLINGS: FG BANS MINING AT ATTACK SCENE, VOWS TO AVENGE MINERS’ DEATH*
The Federal Government has pledged to avenge the murder of 12 miners shot to death by bandits at Unguwar Magro Village of Shiroro local Government Area of Niger State assuring that security agencies are on their trail and will soon bring them to face the wrath of the law. Meanwhile, no form of mining will...