4 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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10 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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16 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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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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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 Beyond the grant: Catalysing impact through strategic investment

Africa faces a multitude of pressing challenges – poverty, inequality, and climate change – that demand urgent and sustained action. read more Beyond the grant: Catalysing impact through strategic investment

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3 w. ago Food security: FG begins major review of Nigeria’s agricultural laws

Tribune Online Food security: FG begins major review of Nigeria’s agricultural laws According to him, outdated legislation fails to align with today’s dynamic agricultural sector, especially in light of challenges like climate change, insecurity, and rising input costs. Food security: FG begins major review of Nigeria’s agricultural laws Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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last month 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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