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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 ...

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, environm...

  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 ...

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...