Monthly Archives: October, 2020

Privatising mini hydro dams critical in addressing agriculture, power needs – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says privatising mini hydro dams is critical in addressing agriculture and power generation needs of the...

Wildfires force closure of national forests in five Colorado counties

CNN on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 reported that national forest land in five Colorado counties would temporarily be closed because of extreme fire conditions...

Minister describes criticism of Water Resources Bill as political mischief

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 expressed worry over what he described as misleading information about the...

Nigeria to rake in $638m through Bt cowpea export – OFAB

The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), a biotechnology informative platform, says Nigeria could rake in $638 million in six years through cowpea export...

Somalia arrests 10 suspects for cheetah trafficking

Somalia’s Somaliland on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 said 10 suspects who have been rounded up in two separate incidents of wildlife trafficking in the...

Biosafety agency inducts staff members into anti-corruption unit

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has inducted seven members of its staff into the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the agency. Dr Rufus Ebegba,...

Court restrains Nnimmo Bassey from acting as ERA/FoEN’s chair

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained Rev. Nnimmo Bassey from parading or holding out himself as the Chairman of Board of...

Youths remain part of Nigeria’s climate change implementation process – Ikeazor

Nigeria will continue to ensure that young people are a part of climate change processes in Nigeria, from the consultation to implementation and even...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...