President Tinubu Seeks UK Bilateral Collaboration on Clean Energy Transition In Africa

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for increased investments across sectors to achieve sustainable and inclusive prosperity for Africa, just as he emphasized the urgent need for a clean energy transition in the continent. Tinubu made the call in a high-profile meeting with UK Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon. James Cleverly MP, on Wednesday in Abuja. With a focus on piping

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4.2 Million People Faces Displacement Due to Flooding in Nigeria – Report

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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has raised an alarming warning about the potential displacement of 4.2 million Nigerians as the annual rainy season intensifies in 2023. The IOM’s 2023 Nigeria Response Overview Disaster Preparedness Plan underscores the escalating threat of climate-induced disasters in the country, demanding immediate action. According to the report, a staggering $20 million is required to

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Management of Power Coy Alerts Nigerian Communities on Impending Flood

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The Management of North South Power Company Limited (NSP) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, warned of an impending risk of flood in communities around the Shiroro Hydro-Electric Power Plant in Niger State, North Central Nigeria of an impending flood. The Vice-Chairman of NSP, Mr Olubumi Peters, gave the alert during the annual stakeholder’s flood sensitisation forum. Represented by Mr Abdullahi

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Climate Activists Can Assemble Peacefully at COP28 – UAE

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United Arab Emirates (UAE), has said there will be space available for climate activists to assemble peacefully and make their voices heard. The Oil-rich nations who is set to host the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) later this year in the business hub of Dubai, require

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Environmentalists Seek Protection of Nigeria’s Mangroves

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Environmentalists have called for the protection of Nigeria’s mangroves ahead of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. They made the call at a webinar organized by the Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) in collaboration with the Rivers Chapter of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (RivFISON) on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The International Day for

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ACReSAL To Tackle Environmental Degradation, Boost Agriculture In Northern Nigeria

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The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), has taken steps to tackle environmental degradation, to boost agricultural production in Nigeria’s 19 Northern states, and the FCT. Mr. Abdulhamid Umar, ACReSAL National Coordinator of ACReSAL Project, a World Bank-supported project, made the disclosure on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Jos, at the opening session of a-2 day Technical Support Mission on

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Dangote Refinery: Expansion of Oil and Gas Exploration in Nigeria Amid Transition Plans

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Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” has long been synonymous with oil production. It’s vast reserves and strategic location have made the country a major player in the global energy sector. However, as the world transitions towards renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, Nigeria finds itself at a crossroads. Amidst this transition, the Dangote Refinery a $19

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UNFSS+2: Guterres Calls For Action on Sustainable, Ressilient Food Systems

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United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for urgent action and a massive investment in sustainable, equitable, healthy and resilient food systems. Guterres made the call on Monday, July 24, 2023, while delivering the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the ongoing UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) in Rome, Italy. UNFSS+2, a follow-up to the 2021 UNFSS,

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