…5 Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash, as recovery operations continue and concerns over environmental contamination grow.The directive was announced on Wednesday in a statement signed by Idowu Ajanaku, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation. The governor asked the Ministries of Environment and Health to…

…Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash. The directive followed growing concerns over possible environmental pollution and health risks as recovery operations continue at the crash site in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the state Commissioner for Inf…

…measured solely by macroeconomic indicators. “The objective is to create a more liveable environment for our people, irrespective of their circumstances,” Masha said. She stressed that growth must be inclusive and provide tangible benefits for households, particularly young people seeking employment and economic opport…

…structures. He stressed that efforts to attract investment must go hand in hand with environmental protection, workers’ safety and responsible engagement with host communities. Similarly, Head of Mission of the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria, Ambassador Anna Westerholm, called for partnerships that prioritise local value a…

…on the military to accelerate recovery operations and address concerns over possible environmental contamination, with the community’s monarch and residents calling for urgent intervention by the federal and state governments. Meanwhile, the Senate has called for a comprehensive audit of the Nigerian Air Force’s aircra…

…raised concerns about aviation fuel spillage, which he said had polluted the surrounding environment. He said, “The odour is extremely offensive. So many parts of the human body are floating around in the river. Some of the bodies have not been recovered. They have decomposed, and it is affecting everything.”Make PUNCH…

…their concerns in Port Harcourt on Tuesday during the second edition of the People’s Environmental Assembly, also known as Eco-Festival. The event, tagged “A Celebration of Culture, Resilience and Resistance,” was organised by environmental rights group We the People to draw attention to the environmental and social co…

…at health facilities, high treatment costs, poor health-seeking behaviour and inadequate environmental sanitation. It also reported that 54 healthcare workers had been infected cumulatively in 2026. The NCDC said it had intensified surveillance, contact tracing, healthcare worker protection, community engagement and in…

…to deny criminals safe havens, protect lives and property, and create a secure environment for farming, commerce and other legitimate economic activities across the state. The commander also urged members of the public to continue providing timely, credible and actionable intelligence to security agencies, stressing th…

…dependence on biomass and kerosene while supporting households, businesses, jobs and environmental goals,” Essien said. He also called for a shift in how Nigeria measures the performance of its gas sector. “The key question should be how much economic value is created from every molecule produced. Exports generate fore…

…budgeting processes is imperative. Our budgets do not take cognisance of the economic environment even at the conception level. The annual budget formulation foundation is often faulty. I sometimes wonder whether the economic environment and factors are considered in the preparation. Political considerations are often…

…The governor spoke at the weekend during the investiture of the Commissioner for Environment, Oladimeji Oresanya, as the 19th president of Sagamu Club in Sagamu. He said the region’s growing economic significance had strengthened the argument for the creation of an additional state in the area. Abiodun urged community…

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environment. He lauded the Oyebanji administration for focusing on consolidation of the progress made so far, scaling impact and strengthening systems capable of driving sustainable development. He urged stronger collaboration amo…

…of unsafe agrochemicals poses severe risks to public health, food safety, and the environment. The agency stated that it had intensified surveillance and enforcement operations to dismantle illegal pesticide supply chains and prevent prohibited products from entering the Nigerian market through neighboring countries an…

…“I saw the divers struggling to locate the main fuselage,” said the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Tob Loko. “One of them said he was able to spot it, but the small boats were insufficient to pull it out. That is why we had to deploy heavier equipment.” The Commissioner for Works, Ayorinde Olawoye, expressed optimism…

…within the law and provide children with properly authorised and monitored learning environments,” the statement read.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He said the government would extend the enforcement exercise to all 18 local government areas to ensure that schools complied…

…Investment Climate Statements on Nigeria, the department said the country's business environment reflected the effects of "painful but necessary" structural reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu's administration.The report said fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange liberalisation initially caused significant…

…him of owing him three years’ salary, mistreating him and creating a toxic working environment. Goskey had also claimed that Speed Darlington received ₦30 million for his boxing match against Carter Efe but paid him only a fraction of the amount. Reports surrounding the dispute have cited different figures for the paym…

…manoeuvres. The concerns formed part of a broader assessment of Nigeria’s investment environment, which acknowledged improvements in macroeconomic stability while identifying persistent security, governance and regulatory challenges. The report noted that Nigeria’s investment framework generally permits 100 per cent fo…

…prescribed waiting periods before harvesting could expose farmers, consumers and the environment to harmful chemicals.“Improper pesticide use can cause serious health problems, including death. Some effects may not appear immediately but can develop gradually over time,” she said.Adeyeye explained that the agency’s con…

…improve their combat proficiency, resilience and adaptability to challenging operational environments. The training facilities at the school include the Army’s most difficult and complex obstacle course, featuring 20 obstacles, as well as its first maze designed to help soldiers overcome the fear of darkness and confin…

…follow-up."Calvin Taylor noted that the child has since transitioned to a new academic environment, received counseling, and expressed remorse for the injuries inflicted upon his former teacher. Update: Abby Zwerner case Below is the released footage of the 6 YO right after he shot Abby. As a reminder: *Abby still suff…

…require a collective commitment to affordable care, early intervention and supportive environments where young people can seek help without fear, stigma or financial barriers. The post Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA appeared first on Vanguard News.

…inadequate services and stigma. The Vanguard editor stressed the need to create an environment where young people could seek help without fear of discrimination or judgment, adding that schools, families and communities had important roles to play in identifying mental health concerns and connecting affected individual…

…for the government and its partners to discuss measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful environment ahead of the elections. She added that the Police Community Relations Committee was invited because of its role in supporting security efforts in the state. “The state government has given a marching order that, as usual, m…