14 h. ago Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues

Tribune Online Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues Typically, issues like minimum wage increases, withheld salary arrears, and electricity tariff hikes often dominate the headlines whenever the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is mentioned. But beneath the familiar workers’ welfare agitations, lies other deeper national issues the Congress goes extra mile to engage and make demands on the government. CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, in this report, […] Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change –FG

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has again underscored Nigeria’s firm stance against nuclear weapons testing, emphasising the country’s dedication to a comprehensive nuclear test ban. Shettima stated this when he had an audience with a delegation from Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), led by Executive Secretary, Robert Floyd, at the Presidential […] The post Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago We’re Fighting Poverty, Not Building Nukes, VP Shettima Tells CTBTO

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to a comprehensive nuclear test ban through collaboration with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO). He said Africa’s priority, at the moment, is to address its existential challenges of poverty and the effects of climate change, not the pursuit of nuclear weapons capability. The Vice […]

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29 h. ago Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has again underscored Nigeria’s firm stance against nuclear weapons testing, emphasising the country’s dedication to a comprehensive nuclear test ban.  According to a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President stated this when he had an audience with a delegation from the Comprehensive […] The post Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change

Tribune Online Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change In a bid to address the global menace of climate change, the Kogi State House of Assembly has commenced a statewide tree planting campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and reversing the effects of deforestation. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, emphasised the importance of the tree […] Kogi Assembly launches tree planting initiative to tackle climate change Tribune Online

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5 d. ago National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday

Tribune Online National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday "This situation is exacerbated by factors such as: climate change and..." National summit on nutrition, food security to commence on Monday Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Expect Extreme Weather Events, Climate Variability, NiMet Warns

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned Nigerians to be ready for climate variability and extreme weather events as a result of climate change. NiMet’s director-general, Professor Charles Anosike, stated this at a one-day sensitisation forum for journalists and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Abuja on Tuesday. Anosike emphasised the strategic role of the media […]

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7 d. ago Makoko women lead as Lagos launches 80 million clean cookstove

Lagos State has taken a bold step in combating energy poverty, climate change, and public health challenges with the official read more Makoko women lead as Lagos launches 80 million clean cookstove

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8 d. ago ASIF to raise $50bn to drive climate change goals in Nigeria

The Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) has launched the ASIF investment platform in order to raise about $50 billion for read more ASIF to raise $50bn to drive climate change goals in Nigeria

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9 d. ago Why policy makers must rise against plastic pollution threats in North East

Following the 15 years Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast region and shrinking of Lake Chad Basin, the climate change read more Why policy makers must rise against plastic pollution threats in North East

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1 week ago Climate change: Nigeria to plant 20 billion trees – Shettima

Tribune Online Climate change: Nigeria to plant 20 billion trees – Shettima “I was overwhelmed with joy that the real economic renaissance of Africa is..." Climate change: Nigeria to plant 20 billion trees – Shettima Tribune Online

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1 week ago Shettima calls for practical climate action at Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Launch

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged world leaders to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive, practical steps to combat climate change, warning that the threat requires urgent, country-specific action.   According to a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President speaking at the official launch […] The post Shettima calls for practical climate action at Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Launch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Towards A Justiciable National Security System For The Nigerian People

A diagnosis of the Nigerian Security problems cannot but begin from their  social ,political and economic root causes .These, as it were, seeds of the long standing challenges to Nigerian Security , are as follows: 1) The competition for dwindling natural resources. Principally because of the effects of climatic change and global warming. 2) Consequent […]

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1 week ago FirstBank’s FirstAcademy Wins Gold In Social & Climate Change Impact

FirstBank’s Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This award recognises FirstAcademy’s outstanding commitment to driving social and climate change learning initiatives, aligning its learning and development programs with internal stakeholder needs, and promoting […]

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2 w. ago Encourage circular economy for sustainable growth in policy formation, Lagos tells businesses

As stakeholders want increased advocacy to tackle climate change The Lagos State government has said it was imperative for read more Encourage circular economy for sustainable growth in policy formation, Lagos tells businesses

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2 w. ago SGF Akume commends investment group for climate change initiative

Tribune Online SGF Akume commends investment group for climate change initiative The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume, has praised the Africa Business Ventures and Investment Group (ABVIG) for its bold initiative in organising the Bi/Multilateral Africa Infrastructure and Climate Change Summit (AICIS) 2025. SGF Akume commends investment group for climate change initiative Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NLC to UN Climate Talks: Don’t strip workers out of ‘‘Just Transition”

Tribune Online NLC to UN Climate Talks: Don’t strip workers out of ‘‘Just Transition” As global delegates gather for the 62nd session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Bodies (SB 62) in Bonn, Germany, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded that the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) being negotiated must truly reflect the voices, rights, and needs of workers and their communities. In […] NLC to UN Climate Talks: Don’t strip workers out of ‘‘Just Transition” Tribune Online

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2 w. ago First Lady launches Green Nigeria Challenge to combat climate change through tree planting

Northern states, FCT vie for N100m in tree-planting drive; Enugu named model green state From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, a tree-planting competition designed to address desert encroachment and climate change impacts in northern Nigeria. This initiative is closely […] The post First Lady launches Green Nigeria Challenge to combat climate change through tree planting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Climate change crisis: FG warns against indiscriminate tree felling 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja In a bid to tackle climate change-related crises, the Federal Government has warned that Nigeria is heading toward a major environmental and health crisis over indiscriminate tree felling. It said the absence of urban forestry in development plans exposes cities to extreme heat, flooding, air pollution and the spread of diseases. […] The post Climate change crisis: FG warns against indiscriminate tree felling  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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