Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration between governments, the private sector and international partners to protect coastal communities and critical infrastructure from the growing effects of climate change. The governor made the call on Wednesday after hosting a roundtable discussion involving the Lagos State Office...
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Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has criticised the implementation of poverty alleviation programmes in Nigeria, alleging that initiatives meant to improve the lives of ordinary citizens often end up enriching a privileged few. Speaking during a tree-planting exercise organised by the Bakhita Initiative–JDPC Sokoto at...
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has officially launched the state’s Climate Change Policy and Action Plan, describing it as a major step towards protecting the environment and building a more climate-resilient future. The launch, held on Friday, brought together government officials, development partners and other stakeholders committed to...
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has stated that Nigeria remained steadfast in its commitment to global climate action while advancing national development priorities, through the Climate Change Act, Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0), the National Adaptation Plan, the Energy Transition Plan, the National Clean Cooking Policy, the National Carbon...
Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has described the annual World Environment Day as a significant event for the institution, reaffirming the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and ecosystem restoration. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Bello Sabo, at the university’s 2026 World Environment...
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N83.2 billion for the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of anticipated flooding and other climate-related emergencies across the country. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM ,...
Kaduna State Government has described Governor Uba Sani’s assent to three strategic laws as a major step towards accelerating economic growth, strengthening institutions and promoting sustainable development across the state. The laws include the Kaduna State Electricity Law, 2026, Kaduna State Agricultural Development Fund (KADFund) Law, 2025, and the...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that the state government has identified 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, signalling a significant push towards environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment...
The Pasteur Institute of Côte d’Ivoire (IPCI), launched a workshop on Thursday dedicated to the links between climate change and health, within the framework of the international CHINNOVA project. This gathering of researchers, institutional leaders, and international partners aims to structure a national research network to anticipate and mitigate...
Former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, says the world cannot overcome its biggest crises — from climate change to sustainable development — without Africa at the centre of global solutions. Speaking on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, themed “ _Unlocking Imo’s Economic Potential: Partnership,...
COP 30 opens on Monday with an urgent call to deliver on climate promises and accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement across all sectors. Thousands of diplomats and climate experts are gathering in Belém, Brazil’s Amazon, for COP 30 – the latest round of UN climate talks. Their...
Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged world leaders to move beyond pledging to performance, and from dialogue to taking reasonable action in tackling climate change and its attendant natural disasters that have claimed innocent lives and rendered many homeless across the globe. “Let COP30 be remembered as...
Nigeria has positioned itself as West Africa’s climate action leader following its submission of the region’s first 3rd National Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This comes as Vice President Kashim Shettima prepares to unveil Nigeria’s green transition roadmap to world leaders,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Belem, Brazil, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30), which is hosted in the capital city of Pará state, located in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. The summit, convened...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – An agribusiness expert, Howard Usen has lauded the climate-smart initiative, describing it as a veritable platform that would ensure sustainable agriculture and boost food production in an all-year-round basis. The climate-smart village initiative was one of the major outcomes of the 4th agribusiness international...
Ahead of the 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the adoption of a National Carbon Market Framework, the operationalization of the Climate Change Fund. The goal is to establish and manage Nigeria’s participation in carbon markets, enabling the...
Youths in the south south region of the country have pledged their commitment towards amplifying regional voices for climate justice, policy inclusion and innovation linking local solutions to global efforts for a just transition and a climate resilient society. They have also affirmed their commitment for a sustainable and...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is gearing up for the upcoming COP30 climate summit by holding a strategic retreat for its focal persons and affiliate unions. This preparatory event, tagged: “The Pre-COP30 Retreat and Regional Strategy Visioning Meeting”, is part of the Congress’s broader effort to ensure that Nigerian and...
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe, with Spain setting a new national record for June, reaching a scorching 46°C in the town of El Granado near the Portuguese border. The Spanish state weather agency, AEMET, confirmed the record-high temperature. *Extreme heatwave sweeps across Europe* Dozens of towns and cities...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government plans to plant 20 billion trees in the next rainy season as part of its national reforestation and environmental sustainability drive. Shettima made the announcement after touring multiple agricultural and industrial facilities in Ethiopia, where he witnessed the country’s...