Lagos Backs Clean Cookstoves to Cut Carbon Emissions
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State pledges full support for distributing clean cookstoves to 80 million Nigerian households, a move expected to cut emissions and…
Month: January 2026
FAAN Launches Nigeria’s First Electric Airport Shuttle in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a zero-emission electric shuttle service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, introducing 10…
Senate Sets March 17 Deadline for 2026 Budget Approval
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate aims to conclude deliberations on the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 budget by March 17, 2026, following an extensive review…
NCDC Advises Nigerians: Drink Water Before Thirst Hits
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) warns Nigerians that waiting until you feel thirsty could mean dehydration has…
Nigeria’s Oil Sector Emerges Major Methane Polluter in Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s oil and gas industry ranks among the largest sources of methane emissions in sub-Saharan Africa, raising concerns over public health,…
FG Commits ₦14.6bn to Modernise Nigeria’s Inland Waterways
OSOGBO, Nigeria – The Federal Government allocates ₦14.6 billion for the procurement of modern vessels to replace unsafe wooden boats and improve safety and…
NAFDAC Says No Court Order Stops Sachet Alcohol Ban
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) say it has not been served with any court injunction…
Nestlé Delays Alert After Detecting Toxin in Baby Formula
ABUJA, Nigeria – Swiss food giant Nestlé acknowledges it waits several days for a health-risk assessment before alerting regulators after detecting cereulide, a potentially…
WHO Urges Action Against Stigma, Mental Health Burden of NTDs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed global action to address stigma, discrimination and untreated mental health conditions affecting people…
Customs Seizes 3,461 Cannabis Parcels in Ogun, Transfers to NDLEA
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, intercepts 3,461 parcels of Cannabis sativa valued at over ₦1.55 million in…