By Gloria Abutu The Adamawa State Government has directed all 21 local government councils to provide designated refuse dump sites as part of measures to improve waste management and reduce flood risks across the state. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mohammed Sadiq, gave the directive during the June monthly sanitation exercise. He […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Global warming, a persistent effect of climate change, occurs due to the trapping of heat radiated from the Earth by greenhouse gases. These greenhouse gases, in their natural state, help maintain a temperature suitable for life, supporting both plants and animals. As the world commemorates World Radio Day 2025, this year’s theme highlights […]
By: Gloria Abutu Once a hallmark of Nigeria’s dry season, the biting cold of harmattan seems to have mellowed. The usual crisp mornings and chilly nights have given way to unexpected warmth, raising concerns about the shifting climate in Adamawa State and beyond. Experts believe this is yet another sign of a warming planet. Unusual […]
By Gloria Abutu Once a hallmark of Nigeria’s dry season, the biting cold of harmattan seems to have mellowed. The usual crisp mornings and chilly nights have given way to unexpected warmth, raising concerns about the shifting climate in Adamawa State and beyond. Experts believe this is yet another sign of a warming planet.Unusual Harmattan […]
By: Abubakar Ibrahim As part of its civil-military relations efforts, the Nigerian Navy has donated industrial solar-powered boreholes to alleviate water scarcity in Lassa Community, Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The 80,000-liter solar-powered motorized industrial boreholes and 80,000-liter overhead water supply system were facilitated by a community member, Rear Admiral Samson Bura, […]
By: Gloria Abutu The Adamawa State Monthly Sanitation Committee has continued its efforts to promote healthy hygiene and environmental cleanliness across the state, with varying levels of compliance recorded during the January inspection exercise. During a visit to Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area, the committee observed a high level of adherence to the sanitation order. Shops […]
By: Aisha Mohammed As the world celebrates International Children’s Day, children in Adamawa State have called on government at all levels to prioritize their welfare to help them reach their full potential. They made the call during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, Neido Geoffrey, in Yola. The children […]
By: Gloria Abutu Education and human capital stakeholders have stressed the need for immediate and decisive action to prevent sexual harassment and assault within educational institutions across Adamawa State. This call was made at a one-day convening of Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development Stakeholders and Heads of Tertiary Education Institutions on State-Level […]
By Gloria Abutu Experts and stakeholders in the water sector have emphasized the need for effective water management to achieve sustainable development. This is the focus at the 11th National Water Conference, themed “Water and Society,” organized by the National Water Resource Institute, Kaduna, in collaboration with the Upper Benue River Development Authority, Yola. The […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Fish farmers have been encouraged to embrace modern techniques for smoking fish in a more hygienic environment to meet export standards, thereby helping to boost the country’s economy. The Director General of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, FIIRO, Jummai Adamu, made the call during a 2-Day […]