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Ministry of Environment

November 7, 2023

South Korea lifts ban on single-use paper cups

The ministry of environment said it will continue to encourage cafes and restaurants to use reusable cups.

South Korea
October 8, 2023

Lagos govt. set to demolish Jankara, Bombata markets over blocked drains

Mr Sanwo-Olu noted that many illegal structures erected in the markets had blocked the drainage channels, causing flooding.

Flooded Jankara market
July 25, 2023

Flood: Kwara Assembly kicks against indiscriminate dumping of refuse

He advised the ministry to enforce penalties against anyone guilty of violating environmental laws.

Heaps of refuse
July 5, 2023

Subsidy Removal: Plateau govt., NRC partner to revive rail transport

He also revealed that part of the first phase of the project was to launch an urban mass transportation service within the state capital.

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang and NRC
July 1, 2023

75 arrested in Ebonyi over sanitation offences

Some of the offenders pleaded guilty, while others pleaded innocent of the charges against them.

Police officers
March 14, 2023

NLC urges govt to ease economic hardship

He, however, urged the government at all levels to intervene in price control to save Nigerians from extortion.

NLC
February 5, 2023

Rainy Season: Edo, Delta, Bayelsa express readiness to mitigate flooding

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency says Nigerians would suffer flash and riverine flooding in 2023, especially those living in floodplain areas.

Flooding in Bayelsa
February 3, 2023

Kwara govt employs 200 sweepers to clean Ilorin metropolis

The newly employed sweepers would be assigned to various roads within the Ilorin metropolis, the state’s Commissioner for Environment said.

Street sweepers used to illustrate the story
December 8, 2022

Desertification: Zulum to plant five million trees in Borno in 2023

The Borno government says it will plant five million trees in 2023 across the state.

A composite of trees and Governor Babagana Zulum
November 10, 2022

Gov Buni appoints Bilal as Yobe head of civil service

Governo Mai Mala Buni has approved the appointment of Garba Bilal as the substantive head of the Yobe civil service.

Governo Mai Mala Buni and Garba Bilal