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…
By Deborah Ajulo The Hon. Minister of Solid Minerals Dr. Henry Dele Alake has disclosed that the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2024 edition will showcase economic prosperity, climate change, internal revenue generation (IGR) among others. Information…
The Federal Government has started the process of reviewing the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations, S.I. 29, 2009, to address areas of gaps in trending and emerging environmental issues. Speaking at the expert critique meeting for the review…
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to train 1,000 youths in the Niger Delta region on conversion of fuel engine to condensed natural gas (CNG). Managing Director of NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, announced this on Monday in Dubai during…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration is ready to collaborate with stakeholders by leveraging on resources, expertise, and ideas to develop innovative solutions in addressing environmental pollution and climate change. Gov. Abiodun who stated this during…
By Tshepo Ntsane The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) represents an important international forum for countries to gather to discuss and address global climate change issues. However, to date these…
