31 h. 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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34 h. 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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37 h. 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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52 h. 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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6 d. ago 2026 budget: Niger govt holds zonal consultations with key stakeholders

Tribune Online 2026 budget: Niger govt holds zonal consultations with key stakeholders The meeting facilitated diverse perspectives from citizens' groups, including Emirates, people with disabilities, women's groups, and youth organisations... 2026 budget: Niger govt holds zonal consultations with key stakeholders Tribune Online

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7 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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7 d. ago Badeggi radio: Court grants interim order against Niger govt

Tribune Online Badeggi radio: Court grants interim order against Niger govt The interim injunction prohibits actions that include the revocation, withdrawal, seizure, or forceful entry... Badeggi radio: Court grants interim order against Niger govt Tribune Online

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Niger govt reaffirms commitment to rule of law amid Badeggi radio controversy

Tribune Online Niger govt reaffirms commitment to rule of law amid Badeggi radio controversy "The Ministry plans to convene a stakeholder dialogue involving media executives, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and other actors to promote responsible journalism and build institutional trust. Niger govt reaffirms commitment to rule of law amid Badeggi radio controversy Tribune Online

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9 d. 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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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago 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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4 w. ago Over $1bn spent on Ogoniland can only reclaim small portion of land — Expert

Tribune Online Over $1bn spent on Ogoniland can only reclaim small portion of land — Expert He argued that Nigeria lacks the capacity to successfully implement most policies on environment, water and climate change "because they are not totally integrated together." Over $1bn spent on Ogoniland can only reclaim small portion of land — Expert Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Climate change: 68 years of fossil fuel extraction render Niger Delta disaster zone — Experts

Tribune Online Climate change: 68 years of fossil fuel extraction render Niger Delta disaster zone — Experts Experts in the field of climate change and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as well as Academia on Monday called for the implementation of Climate change: 68 years of fossil fuel extraction render Niger Delta disaster zone — Experts Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Buhari Made Nigeria Stand Tall In Comity Of Nations, Says Onuigbo

The Member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sir Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death has left a huge vacuum for the country. Onuigbo, a former two-term federal lawmaker, recalled the tortuous journey of the Climate Change Bill, which was first declined […]

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