WaterAid says that a multistakeholder approach is required to engender the peace that water brings among communities. Ms Evelyn Mere, Country Director, WaterAid, said this in her remarks to mark the 2024 Water Day Celebration held at Oregun Junior High…
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Ekwueme Varsity, World Resources Institute, to Present Report on Implications of Oil & Gas Transition on Nigerian Economy
By Elochukwu Anieze The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Washington, DC, is holding an online event to present key findings from recent national…
Anambra State first lady launches organic garden competition in Anambra secondary schools
The first lady of Anambra State, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday launched the organic garden competition in Anambra secondary schools to encourage children to learn more about food and farming. Soludo, while addressing Healthy Living teacher ambassadors in Awka, said…
Energy Correspondents elect New Executives
To pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years. New Executives pledge to ensure greater industry insight Ugochukwu Amadi, Energy Correspondent of the Champion Newspapers has emerged as Chairman of the Association of Energy Correspondents of…
Nigerians urged to produce indigenous cartoons to teach children mother tongue, cultures
Prof. Chinedu Nebo, Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka, has called for the production of indigenous cartoons to teach children their mother tongues and cultures. Nebo made the call at the inauguration of the committees to develop Igbo Science, Technology,…
Captain Fanplastic Teams Up with Secret Sunrise for a Unique Dance Cleanup for Nature
Captain Fanplastic, the renowned environmental superhero, joined forced with Secret Sunrise Cape Town, the global dance movement, to host an innovative event combining dance, community cleanup, and storytelling. This collaboration aims to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote community engagement,…
IWD: Headfort Foundation urges women to speak out against domestic violence, others
As the International community marked the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), Headforth Foundation has urged women in the country to speak out against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and to get involved in programmes aimed at social engineering. The foundation made…
Teaching science, maths in indigenous language will advance Nigeria scientifically – OCHIE Igbo
An Igbo group, Odinala Cultural Heritage Foundation (OCHIE Igbo), says that teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) using the mother tongue will advance Nigeria scientifically and technologically. Mr Okoro Chinedum, Executive Director, OCHIE Igbo STEM school, made the ascertion…
Lady bags 7months jail term for assaulting Lagos sanitation officer
A 22-year old lady has been sentenced to seven months and three weeks imprisonment by a Special Offences Court for assaulting an officer of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly called KAI at Ile-Epo bus stop along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.…
RAMADAN: LAWMA HOLDS THIRD LECTURE
MD/CEO says program will promote religious inclusiveness The Muslim faithful of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA has held its annual Ramadan Public Lecture, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa. In his welcome address, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa…
