26 h. 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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30 h. 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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32 h. 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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32 h. ago NGBMDP sustainable finance bootcamp to empower Nigerian businesses for green growth

The Nigeria Green Bond Market Development Programme (NGBMDP), a strategic partnership of FMDQ Group Plc and Financial Sector Deepening Africa read more NGBMDP sustainable finance bootcamp to empower Nigerian businesses for green growth

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52 h. ago Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit

Discloses $60m talks with investors to electrify Onne port as Nigeria’s first green port From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit (DIN SUMMIT) held in Abuja on Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima pledged that Nigeria will soon eliminate its reliance on diesel and significantly reduce carbon emissions through the deployment […] The post Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Nigeria’ll End Diesel Use, Create 1.5m Green Jobs — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that Nigeria will soon phase out diesel dependency and cut carbon emissions through the nation’s integrated hybrid energy system. He said that while the truth about the nation’s climate question is that Nigeria can no longer build yesterday’s infrastructure for tomorrow, climate action has now become an […]

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68 h. ago Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, took a major legislative stride toward a cleaner and more sustainable transport future as the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, passed its first reading during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Bill aims to […] The post Senate backs Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Bill to drive green mobility, industrial growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago Nigeria And Brazil’s $1bn Deal: Can Mechanisation Boost Food Security?

A few days ago, Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement at the State House in Abuja, aiming to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the Green Imperative initiative. The deal, formalised during the 2nd Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and his Brazilian counterpart, Geraldo Alckmin. The vice president […]

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4 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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4 d. ago Tech, green skills pivotal in preparing Nigeria’s youth for future work – Smith

Rod Smith, the group managing director of International Education at Cambridge, in this interview with CHARLES OGWO on the global read more Tech, green skills pivotal in preparing Nigeria’s youth for future work – Smith

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4 d. ago Climate funding gap widens as Nigeria’s green bond stock dips to N32.83bn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s green bond stock fell to N32.83 billion in 2024, a sharp decline from N47.83 billion recorded a year earlier, as the country struggles to mobilise adequate climate finance to tackle worsening environmental challenges. According to the State of Enterprise (SOE) 2025 report, the drop followed the redemption of Access Bank’s […] The post Climate funding gap widens as Nigeria’s green bond stock dips to N32.83bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 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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5 d. ago Build or break: Unspoken rules that will decide Nigeria’s green building future

When a building collapses, it is never just bricks and beams that fail; it is an entire system: complacent regulators, read more Build or break: Unspoken rules that will decide Nigeria’s green building future

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5 d. ago Why Nigeria must prioritise transparency, inclusive implementation in N300bn green bond rollout

As Nigeria prepares to launch a new N300- billion green bond to support its climate goals and accelerate sustainable development, read more Why Nigeria must prioritise transparency, inclusive implementation in N300bn green bond rollout

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Nigeria to launch massive tree planting campaign, inspired by Ethiopia’s Green Legacy – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria will embark on a massive tree planting campaign during the next rainy season, drawing inspiration from Ethiopia’s acclaimed Green Legacy Programme. The initiative, he said, is part of Nigeria’s broader push for national reforestation and environmental sustainability. Speaking after touring several agricultural and […] The post Nigeria to launch massive tree planting campaign, inspired by Ethiopia’s Green Legacy – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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