Environment
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By Titilayo Kupoliyi In the furtherance of its motto, “health is wealth”, the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria on Thursday, embarked on a campaign to Agodi Motor Park, Gate, Ibadan to celebrate this year’s World Environment Health Day. Speaking on the theme of the celebration, “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities Through Disaster Risk Reduction […]
The Federal Government is Developing Policies, programs, and partnerships to support the circular economy to minimize waste and pollution in the country. The government is also investing in waste management infrastructure, promoting sustainable agriculture, and encouraging private sector innovation. The Director General, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, Dr Innocent Barikor […]
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) London,has signed a memorandum of understanding, MOU with Nigeria’s in tackling environmental crimes. The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN and EIA’s Securing Criminal Justice Programme Lead, Justin Gosling signed the MoU, in Abuja opening the door for increased […]
The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA) has called for the protection of Nigeria’s rivers from pollution as part of the global efforts to safeguard vital water resources. The call was made in a speech delivered by the Executive Director (Planning & Design), Engr. Adewale Adeoye, during the 2024 World Rivers Day celebration at […]
Osun State government says it will take necessary steps to address the various unethical business practices, including alleged tax evasion, use of proxies, and failure to comply with environmental rules and regulations by Segilola Gold Project. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Resources, Professor Lukman Jimoda-Adekilekun stated this […]
Oyo State Government has declared that it has desilted over One Hundred and Fifty Three Kilometers (153.11km) of blocked drainages and culverts along major roads in the Ibadan metropolis, as a proactive measure to avert flood disasters. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, affirmed the figure, stating that the Government […]
