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Broken Sewer Lines and Refuse Dumping Threaten Health in Wuse

Abuja: Residents of Wuse Zone 6 District in the FCT have raised concern over broken sewer lines, overflowing refuse, and persistent leakages from water pipes across several streets. They warned that these issues could worsen pollution and pose serious health hazards. According to News Agency of Nigeria, damaged pipelines and blocked drains have created stagnant […]

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Climate Change: Civil Engineers Urge FG, Construction Firms to Adopt Green Cement

Abuja: The National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) has called on the Federal Government and construction companies to adopt green cement as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. Stephen Okoro, President of NUCECFWW, made this appeal during the 7th National Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Abuja, titled […]

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Prove Allegations or Apologise to ONSA, NCSCN Tells El-Rufai

Abuja: The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has condemned the recent media attack by the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai had alleged that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) coordinates a policy of ransom payments and inducements to bandits […]

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DMO, State Governments’ Synergy Crucial for Effective National Debt Management – Oniha

Lagos: The Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Patience Oniha, emphasized the importance of synergy between the DMO and state governments for effective national debt management. Oniha shared these insights during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a World Bank-assisted workshop focused on Borrowing Guidelines for top […]

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NES, Stakeholders Set to Boost Economic Growth, Stability

Abuja: The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) and key stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to driving economic transformation and improving financial stability in Nigeria. Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, President and Chairman of the NES Council, made this known during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja to announce the society’s 66th Annual Conference. According to News Agency […]