The Director- General of Nigeria Conservative Foundation, (NCF), Mr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerians to organise tree planting events to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries rather than throw lavish parties. Onoja made the call on Friday in Abuja at the…
Some agriculture experts have cautioned local farmers against hasty crop cultivation due to the inconsistent rainfall patterns. The experts made the call in separate interviews with our correspondent on Wednesday in Lagos. They urged the farmers to pay close attention…
By Matthew Denis Engr. Dr. Bola Mudasiru, a global infrastructure leader and Deputy National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), has emphasized that engineering practice holds the key to addressing environmental challenges such as climate…
The Oyo State Government has trained 22,370 farmers on soil management, climate change adaptation, and weather forecasting to enhance agricultural productivity across the state. This is as Governor ’Seyi Makinde received commendation for his administration’s commitment to advancing agriculture through training…
The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria has attributed the sharp rise in onion prices and its scarcity to flooding and climate change. Mr Aliyu Isah, the National President of the Association, discussed the factors behind the price…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved changes in the leadership of the state’s climate change team with a view to ramping up the push against the negative effect of climate change in the state. This was contained…
By Tony O. Elumelu I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change within the African context, from Egypt to Nigeria to South…
By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, has reiterated its dedication to addressing the adverse effects of climate change in Kaduna state. Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu, made this commitment during his paper presentation…
Climate change is making work more difficult and dangerous for billions of people, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Thursday. In Europe and Central Asia, the proportion of people exposed to excessive heat at work is low by global…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged African nations to unite in addressing climate change and social impact challenges facing the continent. The Spokesperson of the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, said in a statement that Shettima made the call on Thursday at…
