65 h. ago Climate change: Anambra farmers lament looming drought, poor crop performance

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Farmers in Anambra State have expressed concern over the inadequacy of rainfall this year, lamenting the negative effects on their farming activities. The farmers, who blamed the sad situation on climate change, said that the late return of the rains, coupled with its abnormally low and irregular nature affected their crops’ […] The post Climate change: Anambra farmers lament looming drought, poor crop performance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Katsina signs agreement for implementation of climate change policy

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state, Climate Change Secretariat, read more Katsina signs agreement for implementation of climate change policy

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9 d. ago Unchecked pursuit of economic growth cause of devastating environmental issues ―Adesokan

Tribune Online Unchecked pursuit of economic growth cause of devastating environmental issues ―Adesokan Adetomiwa Adesokan is an economist and a scholar who has been exploring the intersection of climate change and economic growth in Africa. In this interview with IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI, he spoke the relationship between carbon emissions and economic growth in Nigeria and South Africa. What inspired you to focus on carbon emissions and economic growth? My […] Unchecked pursuit of economic growth cause of devastating environmental issues ―Adesokan Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Katsina Education Ministry Shuts Down Operations Of All Private Schools, Orders Owners To Apply For Fresh Operating Licences

The Katsina State Government has revoked the operating licenses of all private and community schools in the state with effect from August 13, 2025. The decision was contained in a circular issued on Saturday, by spokesperson for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Malam Sani Danjuma, and signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa. According […] The post Katsina Education Ministry Shuts Down Operations Of All Private Schools, Orders Owners To Apply For Fresh Operating Licences appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Community, Bandit Leaders Sign Accord To End Insecurity In Katsina

Community leaders of Kurfi local government area of Katsina State have reached a peace agreement with bandits terrorising the area. The move was conceived towards ending years of bloodshed, cattle rustling and kidnapping in the area. According to sources, the historic reconciliation took place on Thursday inside Wurma Forest, one of the epicenters of insecurity, […]

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1 week ago Kwara Varsity Lecturers Demand Payment Of Allowances, Others

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU) branch have joined other branches of the union nationwide to demand for the implementation of the 2009 agreement reached with ASUU by the federal government. They specifically urged the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to pay their nine-year earned academic allowances […]

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1 week ago ASUU TASUED warns Tinubu of ‘mother of all strikes’ over 2009 agreement

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) branch, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to avert a “mother of all strikes” by implementing the reviewed 2009 Agreement. The TASUED branch chairman of ASUU, Dr. Wale Ositoye, made this call on Wednesday, August 27, while […] The post ASUU TASUED warns Tinubu of ‘mother of all strikes’ over 2009 agreement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago We’re Committed To Tackling Climate Change Challenges — AbdulRazaq

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said his administration would continue to commit resources and collaborate with relevant organisations to tackle the challenges of climate change and encourage community acceptance for government options. AbdulRazaq stated this in Ilorin, the state capital, at a stakeholders’ engagement and sensitisation on climate change policy and action plan […]

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1 week ago Kwara Varsity Lecturers Stage Peaceful Protest, Demand Payment Of EAA, Others

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU) branch, have joined other branches of the union nationwide in demanding for the implementation of the 2009 agreement reached with ASUU by the federal government. They specifically urged the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to pay their nine years earned academic […]

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2 w. ago UNILORIN Lecturers Stage Protest, Demand Implementation Of 2009 Agreement 

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin chapter, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful rally to draw the attention of the federal government to the plight of university teachers. The lecturers said the rally was aimed at drawing the attention of the nation to a looming crisis in “our universities system” […]

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2 w. ago 7 Northern States Push To Protect River Basins Amid Climate Threats

Six states from the North-East together with Plateau in the North-Central have launched a joint effort to protect Gongola, Gali-Lamurde, and Hawal-Kilunga River Basins, as climate change and unsustainable land use pose increasing threats to the region’s ecosystems and livelihoods. Gombe State’s Commissioner for Water, Environment, and Forest Resources, Alhaji Mohammed Saidu Fawu disclosed this […]

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2 w. ago Abuja ASUU Joins Counterparts, Protests Unpaid Salaries, Wage Arrears, Others

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, on Monday, joined the nationwide protest staged by university lecturers to demand immediate payment of their withheld salaries, wage arrears, and the implementation of a long-overdue renegotiated agreement. Speaking during the protest, Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, chairman of the ASUU UniAbuja chapter, said the action was […]

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2 w. ago Foundation trains over 100 Ekiti youths, women in sustainable agriculture

Tribune Online Foundation trains over 100 Ekiti youths, women in sustainable agriculture The Durian Foundation has trained no fewer than 100 youths and women in Iyemero-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, in sustainable agricultural practices. The training is designed to equip participants with modern methodologies aligned with climate-smart agriculture in response to climate change. In addition to the training, beneficiaries will also have access to […] Foundation trains over 100 Ekiti youths, women in sustainable agriculture Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Julius Berger, Others Partner To Plant 20,000 Trees In Army Cantonment

To combat deforestation and climate change, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched the planting of over 20,000 trees at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The weekend exercise has boosted Nigeria’s […]

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3 w. ago NSCIA Hails Gov Radda For CRS Return In Katsina Schools, Seeks Reciprocity In South

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has applauded Governor Dikko Umar Radda for reintroducing Christian Religious Studies (CRS) subject in primary and secondary schools across of Katsina State. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the NSCIA said, “The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of […]

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3 w. ago Katsina Govt Dismisses Report On Stipends To Christian Clerics

The Katsina State government has dismissed a report claiming that the state has approved monthly stipends for Christian clerics in a bid to promote peace. The report, which cited a release purportedly signed by the secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Katsina State chapter, Dr Musa Daniel Danladi, alleged that Governor Dikko Umaru […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. ago Cross River HoS Confirms Implementation Of N70,000 Minimum Wage

Cross River State Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Innocent Eteng, has confirmed that Governor Bassey Otu’s implementation of the national minimum wage of N70,000. , He said the state government implemented it in line with the agreement the Otu adninistration reached with organised labour. Eteng stated this during an interview  with LEADERSHIP in Calabar yesterday. […]

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4 w. 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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