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NIHSA Aligns With EMCAN On Water Management, Early Flood Warning

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has formed a strategic alliance with Environmental Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) to improve public awareness on environmental health, water resources management, flood forecasting, early warning systems and other hydrological issues affecting Nigerians. Director-General of NIHSA, Arch Umar Muhammed stated this when the Executive Council of EMCAN led by its Chairman, Joycelyn Ellekeche Adah paid a courtesy visit to the agency’s management in Abuja. Muhammed, who disclosed the importance of stronger collaboration between the agency and the media in disseminating critical information to the public, stated that the media remained an important partner in helping the agency reach vulnerable communities with timely and accurate information, particularly on early warnings and water-related risks. He said: “Effective management of water resources is critical to preventing water scarcity, con...
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FG Moves To Displace 5000 Cars Daily With $1.2bn Green Line Project

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele The Federal Government has advanced plans to displace 5000 cars daily along critical transit corridors, through the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Green Line project, expected to cost about $1.2 billion. Executed by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) in partnership with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the project is a major infrastructure initiative by the Lagos State Government. The Adviser to the Ministry of Finance on Green Growth, Temitope Akinyemi stated this on Tuesday at a High-level roundtable on ‘Operationalising Nigeria's Carbon Markets through Robust Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)’, organised by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in collaboration with the European Union (EU) in Abuja. He outlined how recent macro-economic structural reforms are driving climate action, highlighting the critical role of carbon markets for national fiscal strategy, and annou...
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NCCC, EU Position Nigeria’s Carbon Market To Attract Foreign Investment

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and European Union (EU) have strategised to position Nigeria’s carbon market to attract foreign investment, support low-carbon technology, and align national climate goals with economic development. This will be achieved through Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) as the success depends on robust measurement systems to maintain transparency, environmental integrity, and buyer confidence. Director General of NCCC, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a High-level roundtable on ‘Operationalising Nigeria's Carbon Markets through Robust MRV’, organised by the NCCC in collaboration with the EU. She disclosed that an effective national MRV system cannot operate in silos as it requires seamless data coordination between the NCCC, Federal Ministries of Energy, Environment, Agriculture, Transportation and Water Resources, as well as state governments, and project developers. M...
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ACCI Says Nigerian Businesses Can Expand Through AfCFTA Opportunities

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has disclosed that Nigerian businesses can expand their reach into African markets through the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), while responsible investment strengthens the productive capacity, deepens value addition and further positions Abuja as a hub for commerce and enterprise. Director-General of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Mr Agbaidu Jideani disclosed this at the ongoing 21st Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) 2026, with the theme: “Resilience: Trade, Taxation and the Economy.” He described the Fair as a reflection of the mandate of the ACCI to promote trade and investment, support enterprise development, advocate an enabling business environment, and create opportunities for businesses to start, grow, compete and prosper. Jideani noted that ACCI advanced through the Business Enterprise Support and Training Centre (BEST), which focuses on...
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World Bank, Govt Earmark $54m For Women’s Empowerment

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The World Bank alongside the Federal and State Governments have earmarked US$540 million to expand women’s economic opportunities, strengthen livelihoods and promote inclusive and resilient growth. Already, 460,000 rural women benefited during the pilot programme, designed to reposition women from economic survival to economic opportunity. Expected to be implemented across 32 states in Nigeria, the programme will support the creation of 4.5 million jobs, targeting at least five million women across participating states. World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr Mathew Verghis disclosed this at the launch of the Community Investment Fund (CIF) under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) in Kaduna. Verghis revealed that barriers to finance, markets, skills, technology and productive assets remained an economic challenge, adding that investing in women is investing in Nigeria’s economy. He confirmed that the project is financed by the bank ...
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UN, NITP Seek Sustainable Housing Solutions As Nigeria Battles 18m Deficit

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja In commemoration of the 2026 World Habitat Day, the United Nations and Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) have advocated sustainable, climate-resilient and culturally appropriate housing solutions. The United Nations designated the first Monday of October annually as World Habitat Day in recognition of the importance of adequate housing, inclusive communities and resilient human settlements. United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres in his message on Monday revealed that achieving adequate housing requires inclusive approaches that respond to the needs of lower-income households, people experiencing homelessness, communities affected by crises and disasters, and those at risk of displacement. The theme of this year’s celebration, ‘Adequate Housing for All’, was a clarion call for the governments globally to reflect on the state of towns and cities, as well as the basic right of all to adequate shelter. Guterres harped on the need f...
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2027: Goronyo Unveils Support Group, Praises Tinubu For Infrastructure Devt

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the  Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has unveiled the National and State Executive members of Bello Muhammad Goronyo (BMG) Associates for Asiwaju/Shettima 2027.  The support group was established to promote grassroots engagement, strengthen stakeholder participation and coordinate political activities across the seven North-West states.  At the inauguration and reception of the new EXCO's in Kaduna, Goronyo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising infrastructure development as a key driver of economic growth, national integration and development. He highlighted some of the major infrastructure projects undertaken by the Federal Government, including the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, Trans-Saharan Corridor and the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe corridor, as well as other strategic road projects such as the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano ...
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