4 d. ago Town planners tasked on technological innovations, collaboration, ethical standards 

Tribune Online Town planners tasked on technological innovations, collaboration, ethical standards  IN the face of increasing urban challenges due to rapid urbanization, climate change and socio-economic disparities, town planning consultants under the auspices of Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON) have been tasked on the need to embrace technological innovations, foster stakeholders› collaboration and uphold ethical standards that prioritise long-term well-being of people and […] Town planners tasked on technological innovations, collaboration, ethical standards  Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Strategic research is critical to achieving SDGs – VC Prof Ajayi

From Rita Ugo The Vice Chancellor of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Prof Adesola Ajayi, has stressed the crucial role of research in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at a two-day German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumnae workshop at Babcock University, he stressed the need for strategic research on climate change drivers, such as […] The post Strategic research is critical to achieving SDGs – VC Prof Ajayi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Mokwa flood: FG has started fulfilling some promises made to us – Village head

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: FG has started fulfilling some promises made to us – Village head Speaking on the government’s response, he confirmed that federal officials had stayed behind in Mokwa to begin surveying and excavation work in the affected areas. Mokwa flood: FG has started fulfilling some promises made to us – Village head Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Group Advocates Stronger Policies To Mitigate Climate Change

A group, Participatory Approach to Climate and Environmental Protection (PACE), has called for stronger climate policies and greater public involvement toward mitigating the challenges of climate change. Mr Auwalu Hamza, the Kano State team lead of the organisation, made the call yesterday in Kano in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He […]

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7 d. ago Climate change: Govt, citizens’ partnership vital to good public health, environmental outcomes —Okes Imoni, data scientist, climate tech expert

Tribune Online Climate change: Govt, citizens’ partnership vital to good public health, environmental outcomes —Okes Imoni, data scientist, climate tech expert Okes Imoni is a microbiologist and a public health expert. She is the co-founder of Poca Techhub and works at Geosoft Global and Golden Viosam, where she is a data scientist and uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools to address climate issues. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her […] Climate change: Govt, citizens’ partnership vital to good public health, environmental outcomes —Okes Imoni, data scientist, climate tech expert Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Environment: What has the Tinubu administration done in two years?

Tribune Online Environment: What has the Tinubu administration done in two years? Nigeria has for decades faced myriads of environmental challenges which have worsened over time due to domestic reasons that border on ignorance and impunity, to global factors such as climate change. With issues such as vast farmlands across the country destroyed in the floods of 2022 and the subsequent loss of livelihoods, several incidences of […] Environment: What has the Tinubu administration done in two years? Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Scientist Explores Antarctica In Study On Methane Hydrates, Climate Change

A Nigerian geoscientist, Yusuf Azeez has joined a cohort of researchers studying the Antarctica for the stability of methane hydrates and the evolving morphology of the seafloor in response to rising global temperature. This is contained in the progress report of the research made available to LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State. Yusuf, a doctoral researcher […]

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9 d. ago What the ISA Reforms Left Behind: Closing Nigeria’s climate disclosure gap

Nigeria is one of the ten most vulnerable countries globally to the negative impacts of climate change. According to the read more What the ISA Reforms Left Behind: Closing Nigeria’s climate disclosure gap

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9 d. ago Minister Mourns Mokwa Flood Victims, Urges National Action On Climate Change

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has expressed sorrow over the devastating floods that struck Mokwa, Niger State, claiming the lives of at least 200 people, including women and children. Offering prayers and condolences to the bereaved in a statement on Wednesday, the minister described the tragedy as heartbreaking. The […]

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1 week ago Mokwa Flood: FG Blames Climate Change, Says Dams Not Responsible

  Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has attributed the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, to extreme weather conditions triggered by climate change rather than any dam-related activity, dispelling speculation about the safety of the Kainji and Jebba dams. The minister, who stated this at a press briefing in Abuja, […]

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1 week ago Gombe ACReSAL plants 200 seedlings at Northeastern varsity to combat climate change

Tribune Online Gombe ACReSAL plants 200 seedlings at Northeastern varsity to combat climate change In a renewed push for environmental sustainability, the Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has planted 200 Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) seedlings at the entrance of Northeastern University, Gombe. Speaking at the event, Vice-Chancellor of Northeastern University, Gombe, Prof. Yusuph Yahaya Amuda, praised the state governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, and the ACReSAL […] Gombe ACReSAL plants 200 seedlings at Northeastern varsity to combat climate change Tribune Online

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1 week ago Excessive rainfall, poor drainages and climate change responsible for Mokwa flooding – FG

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has debunked the speculations that the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, was caused by release of water from nearby dams. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja explained that both the Kainji and […] The post Excessive rainfall, poor drainages and climate change responsible for Mokwa flooding – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Flood: Women farmers demand policy reforms, land rights in Cross River

Tribune Online Flood: Women farmers demand policy reforms, land rights in Cross River “Bush burning and chemical fertilisers worsen climate change. We’re training women on organic farming and mulching to boost yields sustainably.” Flood: Women farmers demand policy reforms, land rights in Cross River Tribune Online

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1 week ago Addressing climate change to boost crop, livestock production

Tribune Online Addressing climate change to boost crop, livestock production THE call to address climate change is no longer a distant aspiration, it has become a daily reality which if not adhered to will have an everlasting effect on African farmers, herders, and households grappling with a climate in flux. A symposium, themed “Climate Resilience in Action: Collaborative Approaches to Adaptation,” brought together some of […] Addressing climate change to boost crop, livestock production Tribune Online

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1 week ago Mokwa flood disaster: Tinubu praised for quick response as relief pours in for victims

From John Adams, Minna The Niger State government has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the swift response over the flood disaster that wreak havoc in Mokwa, Mokwa local government area of the state, leaving well over 151 people dead and 3 ,018 household swept away following a torrential rain fall last week Wednesday. The […] The post Mokwa flood disaster: Tinubu praised for quick response as relief pours in for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mokwa flood: Tinubu commiserates with victims’ families, sends delegation to Niger State Govt

..As NISEMA puts casualty figure at 151 From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja, John Adams, Minna President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre in response to the catastrophic flooding in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which has claimed over 100 lives and left many families homeless. […] The post Mokwa flood: Tinubu commiserates with victims’ families, sends delegation to Niger State Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Climate education, sustainability must be integrated into curriculum to drive youth

Tribune Online Climate education, sustainability must be integrated into curriculum to drive youth-led action, change —Hamzat Mariam Hamzat, a doctoral student at Northeastern University, US, studying food systems, sustainability, and climate resilience, in this interview with IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI, spoke on the poor representation of climate change and sustainability in the national curriculum for universities and how integration of such knowledge into academics can bring about meaningful action and development in the […] Climate education, sustainability must be integrated into curriculum to drive youth-led action, change —Hamzat Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Flood Tragedy: Tinubu Mobilises NEMA, Vows Swift Federal Aid For Victims

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate mobilisation of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant federal agencies to provide urgent assistance to victims of the devastating flood disaster in Mokwa local government area of Niger State. In a swift response to what he described as a “distressing tragedy,” President Tinubu vowed that […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu orders swift emergency response as Mokwa floods devastate Niger State

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre in response to the catastrophic flooding in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which has claimed over 100 lives and left many families homeless. The President’s directive came early Saturday after receiving distressing reports about the […] The post Tinubu orders swift emergency response as Mokwa floods devastate Niger State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Jihadist violence and coups test West Africa ECOWAS bloc at 50

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) faces growing threats of terrorism, climate change, military coups, and poverty, its read more Jihadist violence and coups test West Africa ECOWAS bloc at 50

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