FG to use Jatropha to combat desertification, reduce emission

Reports show that the Federal Government is to introduce a plant called Jatropha as successful viable green alternative to fossil fuels that will combat desertification and reduce green house gas emission.

Speaking at the‘Environmental Dialogue’, with theme, ‘Diversification of the Economy – The Role of Jatropha’, in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, maintained that the world is gradually drifting away from the use of fossil fuel in order to cut down emissions and Nigeria cannot afford to be exempted, Vanguard reports.

Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays - FG declares

The Federal Government has declared Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th September, 2016 as Public Holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, co-operate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained efforts to diversify the economy and progressively accelerate the pace of economic recovery.