Fuel cost: Firm introduces gas for boat operators

Blue Gas Marine (BGM), a US based company, has introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to passenger boats and ferries operators to help cushion the effect of high cost of fuel in Nigeria.   Mr Layi Solesi, Chief Executive Officer, RIL…

FCT to appoint mandate secretaries for FCT Civil Service Commission

FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has announced that nine Permanent Secretaries would be named to lead the Mandate Secretariats of the FCT Administration following the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission. The Minister made this announcement during his first…

NIWA sensitises 180 boat captains, deckhands about waterway safety

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lagos Area Office, on Saturday sensitised 180 boat captains and deckhands operating in Lagos about waterway safety. Mrs Sarat Braimah, the NIWA Lagos Area Manager, said that the sensitisation was in a bid to…

ICDO calls for deployment of technology in disaster management

The International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) has called for investment and deployment of innovative technologies to predict, prevent, prepare and respond to natural and man-made disasters. Mrs Njoupouo Mariatou, Secretary General, ICDO, made the call at the 2024 World Civil…

Dr Soludo champions healthy living culture in Anambra schools

Mrs Soludo trains teachers to champion healthy living culture in Anambra schools   Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has distributed 326 fully equipped First Aid boxes to promote learning of life-saving skills, health and safety in…

We treasure your partnership, Sterling One Foundation tells 2023 ASIS partners

Sterling One Foundation has expressed appreciation to partners who supported them in making the 2023 edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) a huge success. Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation said at an…

Nureni emerges as National Chairman, Environmental Engineers Association.

MD, Lagos Water, Rector, YabaTech and three others inducted as Fellows Pledges to increase capacity of engineers to combat flooding It was all about purpose and focus as Engr Nureni Adegboyega Ogunyemi was inaugurated as the 14th National Chairman of…

Germany faces massive housing shortage in coming years, experts warn

The number of new homes built annually in Germany could fall by 35% by 2026 compared to last year, as experts warn of a massive housing shortage in the coming years. Germany is in a poor position compared to other…

EnviroNews Advocacy warns against dumping, blockage of Ogunpa River channels

The EnviroNews Advocacy & Campaigns for Sustainability, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has urged residents of Ibadan in Oyo State to prevent the outbreak of another flood disaster in the city by putting an end to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse…

Tinubu, Governors Mull establishment of State Police; seek increased local food production

At a meeting earlier today, President Bola Tinubu, with the Vice President Kashim Shettima, the 36 States Governors and the FCT Minister, have expressed preference towards establishing a state based police structure. This is in opposition to approving the formation…

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