Tag:Edo State Government

Disaster Risk Management

Edo told to send aid, medical relief to community polluted by fallen dam

The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has called on the Edo State Government, the Ministry of Environment and the State Emergency management team to aid...

Michael Simire - February 10, 2025

Climate Change

Edo seeks NCCC’s support on climate finance

The Edo State Government has appealed for the support of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in accessing climate finance to address the...

Michael Simire - February 4, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

Flood: Edo residents barricade road over govt failure to dredge Ikpoba River

Residents of Ikpoba-Hill in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government of Edo State on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, took to the streets, barricading the busy Ikpoba Hill...

Michael Simire - October 9, 2024

Cover

Edo proposes alternative energy source, airport in new devt masterplans

The Edo State Government has proposed alternative sources of energy, a new airport and rail lines in the new Benin City and Edo regional...

Michael Simire - August 27, 2024

Land Degradation

Edo spends $150m on flood control, erosion management, says Obaseki

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State said the government spent $150 million on flood control and erosion management in different locations. Obaseki made the disclosure...

Michael Simire - January 24, 2023

Land Degradation

NEWMAP completes 15 erosion projects in Edo

The World Bank-Assisted Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) in Edo State said on Friday, January 20, 2023, that it completed 15 major...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023

Conservation

Edo revitalises forestry laws, 50 years after

Increasing insecurity has made the Edo State Government to rejuvenate its forestry laws, last updated 50 years ago, Gov. Godwin Obaseki has said. “Our forestry...

Michael Simire - August 2, 2022

Human Settlement