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 Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is set to boost the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities through its partnerships with universities. According to Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General of NiMet, the agency’s collaborations with tertiary institutions will provide valuable weather and climate data to support local farmers and other stakeholders. NiMet recently signed a Memorandum…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMA&FS) in collaboration with the Self Help Africa (SHA) Group has strategized to mitigate Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) effect on farmlands. This is done to accelerate food and nutrition security, promote climate change, generate employment and transform Nigeria into a leading global food producer. The project aims…
