By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna -The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday suspended indefinitely the operating license of DANA Airways, owners of the MD 83 aircraft which crashed into residential buildings in Iju- Ishaga area of Lagos on Sunday, killing all 153 people on board and many more on ground. The Federal Government, according to the Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, took the step as part of the safety precautionary measures, saying no responsible government will fold its hands while its citizens perish. Speaking though, her Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Joe Obi, the Minister explained that this is... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E Network – A Liberian Business woman has clarified that she is not hired by Liberty Investments Limited, known as aQuaLife, to collect empty bags of mineral water for recycling purposes as been reported in the local media. Madam Salem Konneh disclosed that the bags been collected, are sent to Guinea for the production of rubber materials such as plastic tubs, buckets and cups amongst others. She disclosed that used plastic bags are freely given her by water companies and other residents in various communities. Madam Konneh termed as false and misleading recent media reports insinuating that she... Continue Reading
The partnership established in 2010 between the French Agency of Development (AFD) and Astrium, aims to freely distribute SPOT satellite images to governments, public institutions and NGOs that work for the sustainable management of forests in Central Africa. Financed by the AFD for a total amount of € 8.5 million, the program is coordinated by several French institutions highly specialized in the field of spatial observation,gathered in a consortium led by IGN France International and composed of the following entities: the National Centre for Spatial Studies (CNES), the National Institute of Geographic and Forest information (IGN)and the Institute of Research... Continue Reading
As the momentous campaign continues to create an enabling environment for access to safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene in Liberia, a partnership
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – It’s been a very tragic weekend for Nigeria as one of the planes belonging to Dana Airlines has just crashed at the Iju/Ishaga area of Agege in Lagos this afternoon. The plane reportedly had 153 passengers on board and was en-route to Lagos from Abuja the nation’s capital. Eye witnesses say the plane crashed into nearby buildings and passengers as well as occupants of the house. The residents were being burnt to ashes at the scene of the crash. Many houses have been affected and the number of casualties is unknown. However, rescue team are... Continue Reading
