● 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...
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Prof. Utsev Inspects Ilesha Water Supply Project, Emphasizes Urgent Need to Accelerate Water Supply
As part of his fact-finding and inspection tour of Federal water supply, dam, and irrigation projects in the South West, the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, visited the Ilesha Water Supply Project in Ilesha, Osun State, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The visit aimed to assess the current status...
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Omokaro Urges FG to Partner with Private Sector for Improved Humanitarian Service.
( UPSOUND- DR. CHRISTOPHER OTABAR, MEDICAL EXPERT AND OSAHON OKUNBO, PHILANTHROPIST). END. Federal Government have been charged to work in synergy with private sector to improve humanitarian services across the country. This they say will aid to eradicate poverty in Nigeria. Director General of the Nigerian Senior Citizens Commission, Emem Omokaro gave the...
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Ogbese Dam When Completed Will Enhance Food Production, Job Creation, and Economic Growth — Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has emphasized that the Ogbese Multi-purpose Dam in Ekiti State, once completed, will significantly boost food production, create jobs, and drive economic growth, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. During his inspection of the dam’s progress on Wednesday, August...
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FG, World Bank Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing SURWASH and Irrigation Projects
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Sustainable Rural and Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) and irrigation projects across Nigeria in partnership with the World Bank. This renewed commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by World Bank Country Director, Mr. Ndiame Diop, to...