6 d. ago Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change

Tribune Online Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change In a bid to address the global menace of climate change, the Kogi State House of Assembly has commenced a statewide tree planting campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and reversing the effects of deforestation. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, emphasised the importance of the tree […] Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Fix Almajiri crisis, complete key roads, NUJ urges Kaduna govt

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has asked the state government to revisit the Almajiri education policy of previous administrations as part of urgent measures to tackle the growing menace of out-of-school children and street begging. The union, rising from its monthly congress held at the […] The post Fix Almajiri crisis, complete key roads, NUJ urges Kaduna govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG pledges stable electricity in barracks to boost security efforts

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja As the country grapples with insecurity, the federal government has pledged to prioritise stable electricity supply to all military bases to help tackle the menace. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the commitment while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, and his delegation during a […] The post FG pledges stable electricity in barracks to boost security efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace

Tribune Online Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace The Dean of College of Health Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, has lamented the food insecurity in the country with the attendant ripple effects on other sectors of the national economy. He made the remarks in a lecture titled: Resilient food systems: a foundation for sustainable national development, he delivered at […] Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue

Tribune Online FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue Former Commissioner of Finance in Benue State and President/Founder of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative, Dr David Olofu on Saturday called on Federal and State Governments to construct roads along ungoverned spaces to tackle the menace of armed herders in the country, particularly, Benue. FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Illicit drug smuggling: Customs CG calls for deeper synergy with NDLEA, NAFDAC to tackle menace

Discloses over 200 containers of banned drugs seized From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, has called for deeper and strategic collaboration with sister security agencies in the fight against the smuggling of illicit drugs into the country. Adeniyi, who declared Nigeria Customs’ total war against smugglers of banned drugs and […] The post Illicit drug smuggling: Customs CG calls for deeper synergy with NDLEA, NAFDAC to tackle menace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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