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WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Water scarcity affects more than 40% of the global population. Water-related disasters account for 70% of all deaths related to natural disasters. The World Bank helps countries ensure sustainability of water use, build climate resilience and strengthen integrated management. Today, most countries are placing unprecedented pressure on water resources. The global population is growing fast, and estimates show that with current practices, the world will face a 40% shortfall between forecast demand and available supply of water by 2030. Furthermore, chronic water scarcity, hydrological uncertainty, and extreme weather events (floods and droughts) are perceived as some of the biggest threats to global prosperity and stability. Acknowledgment of the role that water scarcity and drought are playing in aggravating fragility and conflict is increasing. Feeding 9 billion people by 2050 will require a 60% increase in agricultural production, (which consumes 70% of the

The Most Beautiful Beaches in Nigeria  Okoroafor 14 June 2017 Nigeria  enjoys vast coastal plains in its southwest and southeast regions. Naturally, such areas constitute beaches, which make for relaxation spots and tourist attraction sites to be enjoyed by visitors. Nigeria’s beaches largely cover six of its states and we’ve rounded up some of the country’s most beautiful ones you can hope to visit. Calabar Beach, Calabar, Cross-Rivers Calabar Beach is quite popular for its combination of adventure, sweet solitude and breathtaking views. To garner maximum enjoyment, visitors are encouraged to restrict the majority of their activities to the ocean. A view of the monument set up at Calabar Beach in memory of the victims of the slave trade also gives visitors a taste of the country’s history. Kamp Ikare, Ikare, Lagos Kamp Ikare in  Lagos  is one of the most exotic and raved-about resorts in the country. The resort covers a section of the coastline area, near where the serene and hospitab

The amazing potential of Nigeria’s untapped blue economy May 28 08:40 2020 Print This Article by Ehi Braimah One of the primary objectives of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) launched by the federal government three years ago was aimed at diversifying the economy. With the price of oil in

  Osinbajo, others lists benefits of blue economy By Adaku Onyenucheya Apapa Port, Lagos. The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has sought wider participation of relevant stakeholders in the blue economy project to deepen participation and benefits from the country’s marine resources. Osinbajo made the call at the inaugural meeting of an Expanded Committee on Sustainable Blue Economy in the Presidential Villa on Monday. The vice president said a viable blue economy project would offer a vista of opportunities not only for littoral states where there are bodies of water but for the entire country. He identified areas to be exploited to include ports, terminals, fishing, training, environment,

  The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival  is one of the most popular festivals in Africa that takes place in Argungu town, Kebbi State of Nigeria . The annual festival started initially as a religious festival prior to the time of Surame Gungu of Kebbi Kingdom. Presently, it is a four-day event that draws more than 30.000 fisherman and villagers to participate in a fishing competition. The fishing contest takes place in the waters of the river Mata Fada, using nets and traditional gourds made with calabashes to catch fish. The fisherman who catches the biggest fish usually wins a huge amount of money. The festival also includes other cultural events, click the detailed itinerary to learn more.  ARGUNGU INTERNATIONAL FISHING + CULTURAL FESTIVAL ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​

NIGERIA BAGS A MAJOR AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AFRICAN ROAD SAFETY ACTION PLAN  The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a major accolade for its continuous support towards the entrenchment of safety of lives and properties on Nigerian roads, and its commitment to excellence in the implementation of African road safety action plan. The award, according to the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem was organised in recognition and honour of African countries that have made significant contribution towards effective implementation of the United Nations Decade of Action for road safety in the last decade and was given during the maiden edition of the Kofi Annan road safety award held in Accra, Ghana on Wednesday. The maiden edition honoured 5 countries who have performed excellently in the implementation of the African road safety action plan between 2011 and 2020. While Nigeria won the Excellence in Road Safety Management award, the Kingdom of M

As part of its statutory responsibility of enlightening the public on safe road use and in furthering the realisation of the United Nations resolution on Safe System approach, with particular emphasis on Safe Vehicles; the Federal Road Safety Corps wishes to inform the general public that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has at the instance of the manufacturer, recalled automotive vehicle, Cadillac Escalade ESV model years: 2008,2011, and 2012. This information is conveyed in compliance with the directive issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, mandating FRSC and other key agencies to activate as a matter of urgency, speedy processes for robust public sensitisation on the inherent dangers in the continues use of the vehicles and also admonish users to contact dealers of the brand for proper inspection and replacement of the airbag inflator. This warning has become cardinally imperative seeing that the airbag in

  François Misser Despite environmental concerns, deep-sea mining will be a reality by 2030 and African countries with coasts, including Namibia and Nigeria, want to ensure they will benefit from the ‘new gold rush’ Globally, mining companies are eyeing a new source of mineral resources – the seabed. The UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) said it aimed to finalise draft regulations covering deep-sea mining by the end of 2017. And African countries will want to ensure that they have a say in benefiting from the “new gold rush”. The European Commission anticipates that by 2030, some 10% of global annual mining production will come from the ocean floor. Global annual turnover of marine mineral mining is expected to grow from virtually nothing at present to €10 billion by 2030, according to the commission’s outline proposal for the term

  Maritime   By NAN 11 August 2017   |   4:47 pm Dakuku Peterside The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, says Nigeria will benefit from deep sea mining by working with the International Seabed Authority (ISBA). Peteside said in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications Department of NIMASA, Mr Isichei Osamgbi, on Friday in Lagos. Osamgbi quoted the director-general as having said this at the opening of the 23rd Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) in Kingston, Jamaica. The director-general said that irrespective of the numerous resources i

  https://www.africanews.com/2021/12/22/gambia-s-tourism-struggles-with-impact-of-covid-19-as-it-seeks-to-diversify/?jwsource=cl   Tourist sit on a beach in the popular tourist area of Senegambia in Banjul on December 6, 2021. JOHN WESSELS / AFP   -   Copyright © africanews JOHN WESSELS/AFP or licensors By Rédaction Africanews     with AFP Last updated:

Trainee guide Phaphama Hoboyi assisting kayaking clients of Shark Warrior Adventures, Cape Town. Picture: Supplied. Cape Town - While the South African tourism sector experienced great losses during the pandemic, what better way to revive the spirit and celebrate Tourism Day today with the endless opportunities that lay ahead given the steady growth in the industry. As tourism is seen as an opportunity to lessen the unemployment rate in the country, WESSA Tourism Blue Flag Project Manager Morgan Griffiths said that tourism forms part of the source of sustainable job growth. Story continues below Advertisment “Tourism formed a key economic driver and employer in South Africa. The pandemic certainly set back this sector, but as South Africa recovers and starts to attract vaccinated tourists from around the world, it has potential to be a source of sustainable job growth. Especially that of SMMEs and supporting rural jobs and enterprises. Celebrating World Tourism Day draws

  13 October 2021 Climate and Environment Many developed countries have announced plans to ensure that fossil-fuel powered cars will be taken off the roads in the coming decades, but Jean Todt, the UN Special Envoy for Road Safety, stresses that, in developing countries, much more immediate concerns, such as access to public transport and reducing accidents, need to be addressed as a priority. Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, sits down for an interview with UN News., by UN News/Jérôme Longué Although he was known as “Mr Speed” during his career as a highly successful rally co-driver in the 1960s and 1970s, Jean Todt has turned his focus to reducing the huge annual death toll from road accidents, in his capacity as UN Special Envoy for Road Safety. Mr. Todt is well placed to comment on the coming transition to electric vehicles: as president of the Féd

  3 December 2021 UN Affairs Road accidents are still responsible for 1.3 million annual deaths and 50 million injuries all over the world, but the United Nations has a  Global Plan  to halve road deaths and injuries by 2030.     The plan is a key part of the  Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030  and was discussed, on Friday, at an event supporting the High-Level Meeting on Global Road Safety at the General Assembly in New York.  Opening the discussion, the  President of General Assembly , Abdulla Shahid,  said  that the world needs to address this “unnecessary and tragic burden on families, communities and economies.”    “Road accidents are entirely preventable, and our priority must be exactly that, to implement preventive measures”, he continued.   Necessary action   Mr. Shahid highlighted the importance of the Global Plan, but warned that “unless it is implemented, it is nothing more than a plan of action.”  Looking ahead, h

THE HEALTH PROBLEMS OF greatest significance today are the chronic diseases. . . . The extent of chronic diseases, various disabling conditions, and the economic burden that they impose have been thoroughly documented. Health education and health educators will be expected to contribute to the reduction of the negative impact of such major health problems as heart disease, cancer, dental disease, mental illness and other neurological disturbances, obesity, accidents, and the adjustments necessary to a productive old age. The new and unique role of health education in helping to meet these problems can perhaps be clarified through a review of some of the differences between procedures that have been successful in solving the problems of the acute communicable diseases and those that are available for coping with today’s problems. Go to: DISEASE PREVENTION The tools for dealing with the health conditions of today are not as specific and precise as those that have been ava