It is about the most talked about issue in Nigeria today. Even politicians, particularly those in the camp of the opposition, have adopted it as the central issue for the campaigns towards the next general election. Workers sing the song, and that , strangely, does not exclude farmers. The issue is the prevailing hunger in…
Nigeria will require an estimated $337bn in financing to implement its climate commitments across major sectors of the economy by 2035. This was disclosed by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), the federal agency responsible for policy formulation, agenda setting and coordination of climate matters in Nigeria. The council said more than 80 per…
Though God gave man control over the earth, it is also expected that he treats it with respect. That is the advice given by the Most Reverend Mathew Kukah, the Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese recently. He was speaking at the 24th edition of CHIEF S. L. Edu Memorial lecture. The event, which was organised…
For Nigeria to successfully transition to clean energy stakeholders must ensure a balanced, inclusive, and data-driven approach. This should also be backed up by a deliberate shift from linear energy use to circular systems that promote innovation, green jobs, and inclusive access. Those were the resolutions adopted by experts at a forum organised by Rite…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), in partnership with government and private sector stakeholders, has unveiled a $500 million fundraising drive for the Global Flood Disaster Management Project (GFDMP). The ‘Stay Afloat’ initiative aims to strengthen early-warning systems, expand resilient infrastructure, build technical capacity, and enhance community engagement in flood-prone areas. Representing President Bola Tinubu,…
There is an immediate concern for the government of Lagos state. It is the challenge that climate change brings to people of the state, which poses danger to their health and the infrastructure provided to make life easy for them. That was stated by the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab….
The Edo State government has unveiled a six-month work plan for its €175 million European Investment Bank (EIB)-funded Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). Mr Ahmed Momoh, State Coordinator of the project and Chief Executive Officer of the Edo Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (EdoFEWMA), said this at the project’s inaugural…
The Federal Government has commenced the establishment of a Bamboo development factory in Kogi State. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, who disclosed this on during a ministerial briefing held in Abuja, stated that the initiative aims to boost the Bamboo and Rattan Economy in Nigeria. “The Ministry has commenced implementation of a Bamboo development…
Nigerian farmers are beginning to learn to overcome the crisis of climate change. The development will not only increase food production and better economic management, it will also reduce the avoidable losses of lives and resources in the farms every year. Among the latest farmers who are learning to adopt climate-smart agriculture are the 5,119 rice…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government through the National Management Agency to provide relief materials to the Ekeke and Amoya-Otuo communities in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, which were recently displaced by flooding. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance…
