Environment – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:58:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Environment – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 DBN reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability https://www.theinfostride.com/dbn-reaffirms-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dbn-reaffirms-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability/#respond Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:58:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296706 The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability, pledging to entrench positive practices in its operations and among its stakeholders.   In his message to the staff to commemorate the 2021 World Environment Day, the DBN Managing Director, Tony Okpanachi, highlighted some of the various challenges that the environment is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dbn-reaffirms-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability/feed/ 0 World Environment Day: FCMB restates commitment to environmental sustainability; expands support to renewable energy sector https://www.theinfostride.com/world-environment-day-fcmb-restates-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability-expands-support-to-renewable-energy-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-environment-day-fcmb-restates-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability-expands-support-to-renewable-energy-sector/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:21:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296569 First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has re-assured that it will continue to champion, execute and support initiatives that would enhance the ecosystem, as well as tackle some of the adverse effects of climate change and other challenges facing the environment. According to the Bank, this is in recognition of the fact that a cleaner and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-environment-day-fcmb-restates-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability-expands-support-to-renewable-energy-sector/feed/ 0 US Consulate, students go on tree planting initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/us-consulate-students-go-on-tree-planting-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-consulate-students-go-on-tree-planting-initiative/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:47:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296388 To mark the World Environment Day, the United States consulate under the aegis of the acting US Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, on Saturday participated in a tree planting initiative with students of St. Savior’s School, Ebute Metta, Lagos. Some of the attendees at the event were General Manager, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-consulate-students-go-on-tree-planting-initiative/feed/ 0 Iru Land is committed to Environmental and National Development, says Oniru https://www.theinfostride.com/iru-land-is-committed-to-environmental-and-national-development-says-oniru/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iru-land-is-committed-to-environmental-and-national-development-says-oniru/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:28:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=269284 Speaking when the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi paid him a courtesy call on Sunday, Oba Lawal explained that various developmental projects were already in place for the benefit of Iru Land. The Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II has said that Iru [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iru-land-is-committed-to-environmental-and-national-development-says-oniru/feed/ 0 PDP Can Establish An Environment For Businesses To Succeed – Jennifer Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-can-establish-an-environment-for-businesses-to-succeed-jennifer-atiku/ Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:49:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224933 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recently came out to remind Nigerians that if elected back to power in 2019, it will work towards an uninterrupted education calendar in the sector. Mrs Jennifer Atiku, wife of the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, gave the assurance in her remarks at the flag-off of the Edo Central [...]

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]]> Government Is Meant To Create A Safe Environment For Its Citizens – Babajide Sanwo-Olu https://www.theinfostride.com/government-is-meant-to-create-a-safe-environment-for-its-citizens-babajide-sanwo-olu/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:11:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222018 Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday called on Nigerians to shun violence and be vigilant as the nation prepares for the 2019 general elections. Sanwo-Olu, at the ongoing five-day revival crusade of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (TLCCRM) in Lagos, also called for improved security in the nation. The theme for the crusade is “Hope [...]

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]]> Our Environment Must Be Included In Our Music – Fela Anikulapo-Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/our-environment-must-be-included-in-our-music-fela-anikulapo-kuti/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:52:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=212955 Before his death 21 years ago, music legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti had an idea of what Africa music should be – an instrument of struggle and revolution. The Afrobeat creator and human rights activist in an interview, several years during his struggle, said the whole idea about Africa must be represented in the music and in [...]

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]]> Our Effort Is To Provide Clean And Healthy Environment In Our Market – Abiola Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/our-effort-is-to-provide-clean-and-healthy-environment-in-our-market-abiola-ajimobi/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:39:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210011 Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has vowed that those involved in the Bodija market mayhem which led to the burning down of a police station would be arrested and prosecuted. There was mayhem at the Bodija market in Ibadan on Thursday as suspected hoodlums allegedly clashed with some police officers. The crisis led to [...]

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]]> Many Small And Medium Scale Enterprises Have Gone Under – Aminu Tambuwal https://www.theinfostride.com/many-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-have-gone-under-aminu-tambuwal/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:43:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201739 Aminu Tambuwal has said the prevailing interest rate charged by banks is hurting small businesses in the country and should be reviewed downwards to enhance growth and economic stability. “I want to urge banks in the country, and especially the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to look into this problem because many small and medium [...]

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]]> Governments Should Enforce Discipline On Those Who Litter The Environment – Habib Omotosho https://www.theinfostride.com/governments-should-enforce-discipline-on-those-who-litter-the-environment-habib-omotosho/ Sat, 30 Dec 2017 08:16:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194643 Mr Habib Omotosho, has warned against open defecation, saying its consequence on the health of the people is serious. Omotosho, who is the National Coordinator, Environmental Advancement Initiative, an NGO, gave the warning recently. He said that governments should invest in advocacy, fumigation and other basic facilities as it enforced the war against indiscriminate dumping [...]

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]]> We Are Ever Ready To Provide The Enabling Business Environment – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-ever-ready-to-provide-the-enabling-business-environment-yemi-osinbajo/ Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:41:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185419 Yemi Osinbajo on Friday in Asaba said that peace is still the lifeline of every economy. “Our administration is committed to tackling the prevailing concern of the Niger Delta region. “We have set ourselves ambitious targets in that direction with very strict timelines. “The achievement of these target will ensure robust and sustainable development of [...]

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]]> Success Or Failure Of Tourism Depends On Our Secure Environment – Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/success-or-failure-of-tourism-depends-on-our-secure-environment-lai-mohammed/ Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:04:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183367 Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has blasted the attack on Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, during which three policemen were murdered. The Minister described the attack on one of the country’s foremost tourist destinations as a big blow to ongoing efforts to lift the tourism sector in the country. ”The success [...]

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]]> We’ll Provide The Needed Security Environment For The Survival Of Democracy – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/well-provide-the-needed-security-environment-for-the-survival-of-democracy-buratai/ Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:55:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183235 Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has said his vision was to have a professional and responsive army fitting into constitutional roles. He said that the vision was to ensure natural connection between the ends, the ways and the means of battling insecurity as the army continues in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity. [...]

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]]> Raising Up A Child In A Violent Environment Is The Worst Kind Of Pain – Tonto Dikeh https://www.theinfostride.com/raising-up-a-child-in-a-violent-environment-is-the-worst-kind-of-pain-tonto-dikeh/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:23:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182065 Tonto Dikeh has been speaking out for children who come from homes plagued with domestic violence recently. The actress shared on her Instagram page on the experiences of raising a child from a broken home. “The Worse kind of pain for a child isn’t a broken home, is raising up a child in a violent [...]

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]]> Mercury Use: Federal Ministry of Environment sets up Steering Committee for the Execution of the National Action Plan https://www.theinfostride.com/mercury-use-federal-ministry-of-environment-sets-up-steering-committee-for-the-execution-of-the-national-action-plan/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:51:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172911 In a renewed effort to reduce the effect of mercury on human health and the environment in line with the Minamata Convention to which Nigeria is a signatory, the Federal Ministry of Environment, Tuesday 18th July, 2017 inaugurated a National Steering Group (NSG) for the execution of the National Action Plan on Mercury use in [...]

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]]> Commissoner For Environment Warns Against Indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse in Osun State https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-commissoner-for-environment-warns-against-indiscriminate-dumping-of-refuse-osun-news/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:28:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170951 The Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Sanitarian Idowu Korede has again warned the people of the State of Osun to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse along water ways across the State. Sanitarian Korede gave the warning while inspecting the extent of damage wrecked by flood at Olorunsogo market and other areas in Ile Ife. He said one of [...]

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]]> Udom Emmanuel Pledges To Create Enabling Environment For Artists https://www.theinfostride.com/udom-emmanuel-pledges-to-create-enabling-environment-for-artists/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:31:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167375 The Akwa Ibom government on Friday pledged to create an enabling environment for artists to showcase and promote their works in the state. Gov. Udom Emmanuel gave the pledged when he declared open an exhibition of contemporary Nigerian Arts and Crafts tagged, “‘Usoro Uso’ Celebrating Creativity in Akwa Ibom’’in Uyo. He assured that the state [...]

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]]> FG Is Committed To Safeguarding Marine Environment – Amaechi https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-committed-to-safeguarding-marine-environment-amaechi/ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:48:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137277 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government will continue to safeguard Nigeria’s marine environment to improve on revenue generation. Amaechi stated this on Friday in Lagos at the inauguration of the Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence System (CCCIS) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). “It is pertinent, therefore, to note that [...]

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]]> Nigerian Government commissions Hydrocarbon Plant in Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-commissions-hydrocarbon-plant-in-ogun-state/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:33:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108606 In a renewed effort to ensure the phasing out of Hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by 2040 in line with the Montreal Protocol Agreement on Substances that deplete the ozone layer to which Nigeria is a party to, the Federal Ministry of Environment has recently in Ogun State commissioned a hydrocarbon plant to produce high grade hydrocarbon refrigerants [...]

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]]> Poor Environmental Condition In Cross River State https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-environmental-condition-in-cross-river-state/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:09:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100893 At some point in Nigeria, Cross River State was the neatest city in Nigeria in terms of her green, clean and serene environment. The State capital, Calabar, was the dream of most Nigerians. I can recall vividly in my journeys across the country, most of my friends and associates kept on telling me that they [...]

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]]> Senator Saraki Hosts Emir Of Kano, Dangote, Promises Investors An Attractive Business Environment | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-hosts-kano-emir-dangote-promises-investors-an-attractive-business-environment-news/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:30:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/saraki-hosts-kano-emir-dangote-promises-investors-an-attractive-business-environment-news/ Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Friday said that the Senate is committed to enacting appropriate legislation to create attractive business environment in the country. He said this when he received the Chairman of Black Rhino Group and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, who led the Chairman and Co-founder of Blackstone Group, Stephen Schwarzman and [...]

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]]> Youths Warned to Desist From Pipeline Vandalism https://www.theinfostride.com/youths-warned-to-desist-from-pipeline-vandalism/ Thu, 07 Aug 2014 08:05:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/youths-warned-to-desist-from-pipeline-vandalism/ Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Iniruo Wills has charged youths in the state to desist from pipeline vandalism. He gave the charge recently during a meeting between the Ministry of Environment and officials of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) at the Conference Hall of the ministry. Mr. Wills condemned the [...]

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]]> Australia plans to purchase powerful Antarctic icebreaker https://www.theinfostride.com/australia-plans-to-purchase-powerful-antarctic-icebreaker/ Mon, 19 May 2014 09:37:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=43596 Australia said Monday it will spend hundreds of millions of dollars on a new icebreaker ship to bolster its claim over large areas of Antarctica and replace an ageing vessel. Environment Minister Greg Hunt said two Europe-based firms had been shortlisted…

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]]> European environment satellite, Sentinel-1A set for launch https://www.theinfostride.com/european-environment-satellite-sentinel-1a-set-for-launch/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:39:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32922 Space technicians were preparing Thursday for the launch of the first satellite in an ambitious European project to monitor Earth for climate change, pollution and deforestation and help disaster relief. Sentinel-1A, a satellite designed to scan the…

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]]> Canada defends seal hunt as it asks WTO to void EU ban https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-defends-seal-hunt-as-it-asks-wto-to-void-eu-ban/ Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:12:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29191 Seal-hunters must have the same rights as fishermen, Canada's Environment Minister Leonoa Aglukkaq insisted Monday, as her country battled a Brussels' trade ban at the WTO. Speaking on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization appeal hearing on the…

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]]> Africa Environment Day/Wangari Maathai Day 2014 https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-environment-daywangari-maathai-day-2014/ Sat, 01 Mar 2014 06:15:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/03/africa-environment-daywangari-maathai-day-2014/ NAIROBI, Kenya, February 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Africa Environment Day/Wangari Maathai Day 2014 What: Activities marking Africa Environment Day/Wangari Maathai Day When: Monday 3 March, 9.00am – 1.00pm Where: Conference Room 1, UNEP Headquarters, Gigiri, Nairobi Who: Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director Wanjira Maathai, Greenbelt Belt Movement/Wangari Maathai Institute [...]

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]]> Panasonic Launches World’s First Intel Core i5 Powered Fanless, 7.0”, Windows 8.1 Pro Fully-Rugged Tablet https://www.theinfostride.com/panasonic-launches-worlds-first-intel-core-i5-powered-fanless-7-0-windows-8-1-pro-fully-rugged-tablet/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:20:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8688 Light, pocketable tablet ideal for mobile workforces and replacing ageing business PDA’s BRACKNELL, UK, 7TH JANUARY 2014 Panasonic today launched the world’s first fanless, 7”, Windows 8.1 Pro fully-rugged tablet powered by 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 vPro™ processor. With 7.0 inch tablets one of the fastest growing market sectors, Panasonic has combined the mobility [...]

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]]> Top Salary Hikes For IT Professionals Driven By Big Data Analytics, Mobile Commerce, Web Design And Risk And Security https://www.theinfostride.com/top-salary-hikes-for-it-professionals-driven-by-big-data-analytics-mobile-commerce-web-design-and-risk-and-security/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:34:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8685 Roles in big data analytics, ecommerce and IT security will attract annual salary rises of 4% or more Looking at senior leadership roles, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)  experienced the highest salary percent increase at 3.5% Top CIOs in London will earn as much as £297,000+ London, 7 January, 2014 – The biggest salary increases [...]

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]]> Shell made false claims about Niger delta oil pollution, says Amnesty International https://www.theinfostride.com/shell-made-false-claims-about-niger-delta-oil-pollution-says-amnesty-international/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:54:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4457 Report cites discrepancies between evidence of environmental damage from Nigeria spills and claims made by oil company

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]]> Parts of Argentina, Indonesia and Nigeria are among the top 10 most polluted places on the planet https://www.theinfostride.com/parts-of-argentina-indonesia-and-nigeria-are-among-the-top-10-most-polluted-places-on-the-planet/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:45:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4456 Argentina, Indonesia and Nigeria among world's top 10 most polluted places due to jewellery and other chemical processing

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