The Niger State Government has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the state, leading to the arrest of 33 suspects involved in unauthorized mineral extraction. The crackdown comes as part of a broader initiative to regulate the mining sector, curb environmental degradation, and prevent revenue loss to the government. Officials from the … Read more
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sectors are taking strategic steps to curb the rising number of fuel tanker accidents, which have resulted in significant loss of lives and property. At a webinar organized on Thursday, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Petroleum Products … Read more
The Lagos State government has sealed 619 facilities for violating environmental regulations. This action follows extensive inspections aimed at enforcing compliance with state laws designed to protect public health and safety. Many facilities were found to be violating environmental standards, with common issues including poor waste management, improper sanitation, and illegal dumping of hazardous materials. … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the replacement of sewage manhole covers vandalized by thieves, as efforts to restore public safety continue. His media aide, Lere Olayinka, announced that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has arrested several suspects involved in the theft. Abuja Steel Company, located along the Abuja-Kaduna Road, … Read more
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese has urged the Federal and State Governments to address unemployment and religious extremism to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity. In his 2024 Christmas message, he called insecurity a product of corruption and urged leaders to take immediate action. He stressed that unemployment and violent extremism fuel violence and instability. … Read more