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FG reiterates plan to fight climate change, desertification through tree planting
The Federal Government on Saturday says it will scale up economic tree planting campaign to fight desertification, control climate change and provide sustainable livelihood to the people in the country.
Minister for Environment, Sharon…
FPSO Trinity Spirit fire burnt out completely – SEPCOL
The Management of Shebah Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SEPCOL) says the fire which engulfed its offshore Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility has burnt out completely.
Chief Executive Officer, SEPCOL (In…
Wike warns traditional rulers against illegal oil bunkering
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has charged traditional rulers in the state not to allow illegal oil bunkering and artisanal refinery activities in their domains.
Wike gave the charge when he presented Staff of Office and Certificates of…
NEMA distributes relief materials to flood victims in Enugu
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, distributed relief materials to residents affected by flooding and communal violence in Igboeze North/Udenu Federal Constituency in Enugu State.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)…
We have recorded progress on Federal roads’ construction in Kano — Minister
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has commended the level and progress recorded by his ministry in the construction work of Federal roads in Kano State. Fashola gave the commendation on Thursday while on an…
Shift from fossil industry more beneficial for Nigeria’s economy – Ministry
The Ministry of Environment and the Coalition for Socio-Economic Transformation (COSET) say a shift from fossil industry will benefit Nigeria more economically and help to solve climate change challenges.
They made the assertion on…
FG task Transport union on professionalism
The Federal Government has urged the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to ensure adherence to professionalism and standards among its members to make Nigerian roads accident-free. The Secretary to the Government of the…
2021 Operation Zero: FRSC records 327 deaths, 9% reduction in crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 327 people were killed in 600 Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) during 2021 Operation Zero Tolerance nationwide. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, said this during a news briefing on its 2021…
Don’t risk your lives to stop moving vehicles, FRSC warns operatives
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned its operatives against risking their lives by jumping on the road to stop moving vehicles in a bid to perform their duty. The Commander, Ore Unit Command, Sikiru Alonge, told the News…
FG commends NLNG on new cooking gas policy
The Federal government has commended Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited for suspending the exportation of cooking gas while approving 100 per cent domestic supply of the product. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on…