The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CoSAP) have called for immediate probe into the fire that gutted the Kogi Assembly Complex in Lokoja. This is contained in a statement issued by the media aide to Mr Abubakar Sulaiman, Chairman of the CoSAP, Mr Abdul Bura in Bauchi.…
Plastics are piling up in soil across the world warns UN environment agency
Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published on Monday reveals. Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps…
U.S. awards $3m grant to 3 Nigerian private hospitals
The Director, USTDA, Enoh Ebong, signs agreement with the hospitals’ CEOs for the disbursement of the grants at the U.S Embassy, Abuja, on Monday. The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded three million dollars grant to…
Africa adopts ‘Pact for the Future of Humanity’ at Daejon
The 7th World Summit of Leaders and Officials of Cities and Regional governments organized by the United Cities and Local Governments in Daejeon, South Korea, on October 10th to 14th 2022, gathered over 3,000 cities and regional governments and their partners…
PHYSICAL PLANNING APPEALS COMMITTEE PRESENTS PROGRESS REPORT
The Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee has presented the progress report of its activities in the last three years to the State Government. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, who received…
NHCR calls for urgent action on food insecurity
Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN, the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for urgent efforts to address food insecurity in Nigeria. Ojukwu made the call in a statement to commemorate the 2022 World Food Day (WFD) which is…
Restore Foundation donates 100 glasses to Albinos
Dr Halima Alimi, Executive Director of Restore Foundation for Child Sight, on Saturday donated 101 photochromic glasses to children with Albinism to help improve their vision and performance in education. Restore Foundation is an NGO that undertakes action and advocacy…
NCWD doles out cash, laptops to 90 female technicians, PWDs
The National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) has donated laptops and money to 90 female technicians and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) to make them financially independent. Dr Asabe Vilita-Basir, Director General, NCWD, made this known at the the…
Walk for Nature: LASG to restore identified environmental degradation in the state
Lagos state Government says that it has developed action plan and projects for restoration, protection and management of identified environmental degradation that may have negative impacts on the environment. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello,…
Climate change COP27: FG inaugurates National Logo, lists top priorities, expectations
The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated COP27 National Logo and listed top expectations and priorities to achieve from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Minister of Environment, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, inaugurated the Logo while briefing newsmen…
