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WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, pledged to continue its efforts toward sustainable water management to support the nation’s...
World Bank approves $500m loan for power, irrigation project in …
WEB2 days ago · The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to support the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed at reducing climate-induced challenges. Mr Chakib Jenane, World Bank’s Regional Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Development for West and Central Africa, announced this during a visit to Water Resources and Sanitation Minister in Abuja on Thursday, […]
Nigeria to unveil programme to mitigate effects of climate change ...
WEB2 days ago · The Federal Government on Thursday, October 3, 2024, said it would soon unveil programmes to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change. Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said this during the distribution of additional 18,500 bags of 25kg rice to vulnerable people in Kebbi as palliatives. The 18,500 bags of rice […]
Nigeria requires $410bn to deliver energy transition plan by 2060, …
WEB3 days ago · The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says Nigeria requires $410 billion to deliver energy transition plan by 2060. Director-General, ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Abuja. Abdullahi, who spoke at the 7th Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) Meeting, holding in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, said […]
Agency seeks adoption of circular economy approach to tackle …
WEB4 days ago · The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has called for the adoption of a circular economy model to effectively manage Nigeria’s solid waste generation, which is projected to be more than 32 million metric tonnes per year. This strategy, the agency noted, is important to the country’s long-term development goal because of its […]
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COP29: Nigeria reviews climate commitments ahead of Baku summit
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Ahead of the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Nigeria is reviewing its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and gearing up for increased climate action. President Bola Tinubu stated that Nigeria would need $177 million in investments to meet its NDC targets by […]
Nigeria endorses plan to achieve its emission reduction target
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Stakeholders have endorsed a long-term low-emission strategy as part of efforts to meet Nigeria’s carbon reduction objective by 2060 and steer the country toward a more sustainable future. The report, according to them, stands as a visionary blueprint, a testament to the nation’s commitment to transitioning into a more resilient, greener, and inclusive economy. “I […]
Nigeria inaugurates decarbonisation project to address …
WEBDec 17, 2021 · The Federal Government on Friday, December 17, 2021 inaugurated a Deep Decarbonisation Project (DDP) that would effectively address environmental challenges in the country. The Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, who inaugurated the project in Abuja, said that the project was recognised as imperative in the fight against climate change. Ikeazor explained that […]
IPCC report: Nigeria identified as hotspot, groups clamour urgent ...
WEBMar 6, 2022 · The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in part two of its Sixth Assessment report that was released on Monday, February 28, 2022, classified Nigeria as one of the hotspot countries that will be badly affected by the negative impacts of climate change. Food and water security, extreme weather …