Why Nigeria must invest in mangroves preservation
Nigeria and the world are bleeding biodiversity at an alarming rate. Globally, the United Nations (UN) reports that 420 million hectares of forest, which is roughly the size of the European Union, have been lost since 1990, with mangroves vanishing even faster at 35 per cent of their original extent. In Nigeria, the Niger Delta’s mangrove […]
Those who can’t fly
IT must be stated clearly that aviation authorities have statutory rights to decide which aircraft flies. They can also impose sanctions for infractions, in line with the law.
Where Is The Water?
THE World Bank, under its concerns for our economy, public health, gender issues, and grabbed headlines again with the news that it was providing additional $120 million credit facility to Nigeria to boost water supply in some of her urban cities.
Road Accidents – More Causes For Alarm
NIGERIA is reputed to have the second highest rate of road accidents among 193 countries and deaths from reckless driving are the third leading cause of death in Nigeria. In 2012, at least 473 persons died from a total of 1,115 vehicular accidents nationwide.
Missing the Baga point
MANY discussions about the killings in Baga, Borno State totally miss the point. The contentions are more about the number of people killed, rather than wondering if soldiers complied with rules of engagements for such operations.
FG Accepts Responsibility
THE Federal Government appears to be in a giving mode. Its announced N5.747 billion for disbursement to victims of post-2011 election violence in nine States is another of the series of government ill-thought actions. The move was based on the report of the Sheikh Ahmed Lemu community on the crisis.
