46 h. ago Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo

Tribune Online Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo As the world marks World Elephant Day under the theme “Bringing the world together to help elephants”, wildlife conservation organization, Wild Africa, has asked Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to protect its dwindling elephant population by mitigating rising human-elephant conflicts which often leads to crop raiding, injuries, and fatalities on both sides. Nigeria’s new National […] Stakeholders highlight impact of climate change on farming activities, communities in Oyo Tribune Online

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46 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Climate Change: Niger State bans illegal felling of trees for making charcoal

From Steve Agbota, Minna As part of efforts to prevent the effects of climate change and deforestation, the Niger State Government has banned the illegal cutting down of trees and the making of charcoal in the state. The aim is to prevent floods, other unwanted disasters, and loss of its natural resources in the state. […] The post Climate Change: Niger State bans illegal felling of trees for making charcoal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Climate Change: Niger Bans Tree Cutting, Creates Agency For Green Initiative

The Niger State government, on Tuesday, announced a ban on felling of trees across the state to preserve the environment against the negative effects of climate change. Speaking to Journalists, Commissioner of Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Yakubu Kolo, said the state has a law mandating people to plant more than three trees in […]

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3 d. ago Climate change: Niger govt establishes Green Initiative Agency, SAP Zones

Tribune Online Climate change: Niger govt establishes Green Initiative Agency, SAP Zones In its efforts to draw up a blueprint on climate change, the Niger State Government has established a new agency called the Niger State Agency for Green Initiative, and also pursued the establishment of Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones across the State. Climate change: Niger govt establishes Green Initiative Agency, SAP Zones Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Africa must confront climate change with innovation, collaboration

President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to confront the escalating threat of climate change through innovation, strategic investment read more Africa must confront climate change with innovation, collaboration

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9 d. ago Nigeria prepares for COP30: SGF calls for unified climate strategy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a pivotal inter-ministerial meeting ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), scheduled for November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, top government officials rallied for a coordinated national strategy and robust collaboration across agencies to ensure Nigeria’s strong presence at the global […] The post Nigeria prepares for COP30: SGF calls for unified climate strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NME/NIRAM expo: Nigerian leaders vow to accelerate manufacturing with technology

Tribune Online NME/NIRAM expo: Nigerian leaders vow to accelerate manufacturing with technology Top government officials and industry leaders gathered in Lagos for the Nigeria Manufacturing & Equipment/Nigerian Raw Materials (NME/NIRAM) Expo 2025, where a clear message emerged: technology, innovation, and collaboration are the keys to unlocking Nigeria’s industrial potential. The event, themed ‘Accelerating Sustainable Manufacturing Through Cutting-Edge Equipment And Technology Solutions’, served as a platform for policymakers […] NME/NIRAM expo: Nigerian leaders vow to accelerate manufacturing with technology Tribune Online

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1 week ago Flooding: ‘Move Now’, Lagos Warns Residents In Parts Of Lekki, Ikorodu

The government says Lagos, as a coastal city, is exposed to the vagaries of climate change and will experience flash flooding this year. The post Flooding: ‘Move Now’, Lagos Warns Residents In Parts Of Lekki, Ikorodu appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Desertification: Kano Gov Flags Off Distribution Of 5.5m Tree Seedlings

Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 5.5 million tree seedlings for planting across the state as part of efforts to curb desert encroachment, climate change and promote environmental sustainability. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the ceremony took place on Sunday at the historic Yanbawa […]

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4 w. ago Financial stress, health concerns among reasons young men, women aren’t having desired number of children — UNFPA

Tribune Online Financial stress, health concerns among reasons young men, women aren’t having desired number of children — UNFPA Financial stress, health concerns, backlash against women’s rights, global conflicts, and climate change have been identified as key reasons why many young men and women today are not having the number of children they would like, according to the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) latest ‘State of World Population’ report. This was revealed by the […] Financial stress, health concerns among reasons young men, women aren’t having desired number of children — UNFPA Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Financial, Health, Climate Fears Making People To Have Fewer Children – UNFPA

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has asserted that financial pressure, health concerns, gender rights backlash, global conflicts, and climate change fears are preventing young people from having the number of children they desire. According to the UNFPA latest “State of World Population Report,” a global survey of over 14,000 people revealed that one in five […]

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4 w. ago Mission X: Super Falcons mentally, tactically ready for Zambia – Madugu

Head Coach Justine Madugu assured on Thursday that Nigeria’s Super Eagles are mentally, psychologically and tactically ready to confront Zambia’s Copper Queens in Friday’s potentially-explosive Women Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter in Casablanca. Nine-time champions Nigeria and emerging power Zambia clash at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium from 5pm Morocco time (same as in Nigeria) […] The post Mission X: Super Falcons mentally, tactically ready for Zambia – Madugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month UN launches new report on advancing ‘Just Transition’ in national climate policy

Tribune Online UN launches new report on advancing ‘Just Transition’ in national climate policy As the world accelerates action to address climate change, the question is no longer whether to pursue a just transition – but how to embed it meaningfully into national climate strategies. To help answer that question, the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures (KCI), with the support of […] UN launches new report on advancing ‘Just Transition’ in national climate policy Tribune Online

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