Experts Urge Action on Nigeria's Rising Heat Waves
Climate experts warn that rising heat waves in Nigeria, driven by climate change, are reshaping environmental and socio-economic conditions, with urgent calls for a National Heat Action Plan.
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Nigeria, World Generate 2.3 Billion Tonnes of Waste Annually
The UN warns of a waste pollution crisis, with 2.3 billion tonnes of solid waste generated yearly globally. Nigeria contributes over 32 million tonnes, facing severe environmental and health risks due to poor management.
Cocoa Price Downturn Driven by Demand-Supply Imbalance, Says CORI
The Cocoa Roundtable Initiative identifies demand-supply imbalance as a key driver of the global cocoa price downturn, citing climate change, low productivity, and policy issues. It urges African producers to form an OPEC-style bloc for market regulation.
NIQS, Duke Push for Cost Control Units in MDAs to Reduce Contract Costs
The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and former governor Donald Duke urge government MDAs to establish cost control units, emphasizing the role of certified professionals in managing project budgets and ensuring transparency.
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LAWMA Urges Proper Waste Disposal to Prevent Flooding
LAWMA calls on Lagos residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits to maintain cleanliness and prevent flooding, especially during the Easter period.
Nigeria Seeks Policy Reforms to Scale Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Feed
Stakeholders at an ILRI roundtable in Ibadan urge urgent policy changes, investment, and research coordination to adopt Black Soldier Fly Larvae as a sustainable protein source for livestock feed, targeting integration by 2030.
NBMA Suspends GM Cotton Varieties for Compliance Issues
The National Biosafety Management Agency has ordered the suspension of four new GM cotton varieties due to serious compliance abnormalities and unauthorized registration.
TechnoServe Trains Millers on Rice Fortification to Fight Malnutrition
TechnoServe, in collaboration with PRiFN, has trained Nigerian millers on rice fortification with essential micronutrients to address rising malnutrition rates, especially among children, as part of a national public health initiative.
Cassava Supply Crisis Cripples Nigeria's Factories
Nigeria's cassava processing plants operate at only 30-40% capacity due to unreliable feedstock supply, threatening investments and value chain stability, with experts highlighting farmer network management as key.
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Nigeria's Transport Sector Faces Funding, Infrastructure Gaps
Industry leaders at the Nigeria Transport and Logistics Summit 2026 highlighted chronic underinvestment and infrastructure deficits hindering the sector's potential, estimated at over N15 trillion.
Nigeria Wastes 38m Tonnes of Food Yearly, Highest in Africa
The European Union reveals Nigeria wastes 38 million tonnes of food annually, the highest in Africa, urging action to address environmental and economic impacts.
Zamfara First Lady Attends National Food Bank Launch in Abuja
Huriyya Dauda Lawal, wife of Zamfara State Governor, participated in the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank Trust Fund in Abuja, praising the initiative's focus on food security and vulnerable populations.
World Bank Approves $500M for Nigeria's Agricultural Value Chains
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility to strengthen Nigeria's agricultural value chains, boost productivity, and support smallholder farmers. The funding aims to modernize infrastructure and enhance market access.
Abia Lawmaker Donates Graders, Empowers 500 with Tools
Hon. Ibe Osonwa, a first-time Abia lawmaker, has distributed two road-grading machines and income-generating items to over 500 constituents to boost agriculture and alleviate poverty.
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FG Opens Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Lists Southeast Road Projects
The Federal Government has opened a completed section of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway. Works Minister David Umahi announced the opening and detailed numerous ongoing and completed road projects across the Southeast region.
Nigeria Targets 10% Global Oil Palm Market in 6 Years
The Federal Government has launched a national oil palm development strategy to capture 10% of the global market by 2032, boost production to 10 million metric tonnes by 2050, and lift two million Nigerians out of poverty.
World Bank Approves $500M Loan for Nigeria's Agriculture
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for Nigeria to enhance agricultural productivity and food security through the AGROW project, targeting one million smallholder farmers.
NADDC, SON Unveil VehCAP for Vehicle Safety and Standards
The National Automotive Design and Development Council and Standards Organisation of Nigeria have launched the Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme to enhance vehicle safety, environmental compliance, and quality in Nigeria.
FG Reopens Completed Enugu-Onitsha Road Sections
The Federal Government has reopened the initial 15km completed sections of the Enugu-Onitsha highway, a major infrastructure milestone in the South-East region.
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FG Reopens Enugu-Onitsha Road Sections, Touts Infrastructure Gains
The federal government has reopened the first 15 kilometres of the Enugu-Onitsha highway, praising it as a key infrastructure achievement. Minister David Umahi highlighted the road's reconstruction with concrete technology and urged support for President
Oyo Thunderstorm Risk Rises Amid Tree Loss, Experts Warn
Environmental experts warn Oyo State is in a 'danger zone' for severe thunderstorms due to extensive deforestation, urging urgent afforestation to mitigate climate risks and restore ecological balance.
Nigeria Gets $500M World Bank Loan for Agriculture
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria's agricultural sector under the AGROW project, targeting smallholder farmers, improved productivity, and food security.
Paata-Abiodun Leaders Decry Neglect, Demand Road Construction
Traditional leaders and residents of Paata-Abiodun in Ogun State lament decades of neglect, urging the government to build access roads to boost agriculture and trade.
NALDA Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Agriculture
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has reiterated its dedication to transforming Nigeria's agricultural sector through strategic alignment and capacity building for state coordinators.
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FG Launches VehCAP to Tighten Vehicle Import Standards
The Federal Government has launched the SON-NADDC Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP) to ensure only safe, compliant vehicles enter Nigeria, shifting from reactive to preventive regulation.
SON Partners to Boost Food Safety and Industrial Standards
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has partnered with the Welding Federation and Specialised Fabrication Equipment to promote orbital welding innovations, aiming to enhance manufacturing standards in food, beverage, and other sectors.
Lagos Transporters Back Reintroduced Monthly Sanitation Exercise
Lagos transport union leaders have pledged full commitment to the reintroduced environmental sanitation exercise, agreeing to halt commercial vehicle operations from 6:30am to 8:30am on the last Saturday of each month.
SAPZ, IFAD Train Farmers on AGMIS in Abeokuta for Agriculture
The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programme (SAPZ) and IFAD have trained farmers on the Agricultural Market Information System in Abeokuta to enhance access to real-time market data and improve productivity.
Nigeria's GMO Debate: Agencies Clash Over Food Safety
The controversy over genetically modified foods in Nigeria deepens as NAFDAC and NBMA agencies disagree on safety standards, while the government pushes labeling regulations amid public health concerns.
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Fubara Donates N100m for Bille Gas Emission Relief
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved N100 million in immediate aid for Bille Kingdom in Rivers State to address persistent gas emissions affecting the community since November 2025.
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