Tag: ClimateAction
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EXPERTS URGE BOOST TO BAMBOO INDUSTRY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ANAMBRA AND NIGERIA
Experts at an Investors’ Forum in Awka, Anambra, have raised concerns over Nigeria’s untapped bamboo potential, highlighting its value for sustainable industrial growth and green economy. They stressed the need for better policy, modern processing facilities, and investment to harness bamboo’s benefits for job creation, environmental protection, and economic development. With the global bamboo market…
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GUTERRES WARNS WORLD OFF TRACK TO MEETING 2030 SDG TARGETS
GUTERRES WARNS WORLD OFF TRACK TO MEETING 2030 SDG TARGETS UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges urgent action as only 35% of SDG targets are on track, with nearly half progressing too slowly and 18% regressing. Speaking at the High-level Political Forum in New York, Guterres stressed the need to turn small wins into broad progress,…
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DESERTIFICATION AFFECTS 40 MILLION NIGERIANS, GOVT URGES URGENT ACTION
DESERTIFICATION AFFECTS 40 MILLION NIGERIANS, GOVT URGES URGENT ACTION Over 40 million Nigerians are impacted by desertification and land degradation, threatening nearly half the country’s landmass, says Environment Minister Balarabe Lawal at a National Dialogue in Abuja. The minister highlighted global soil loss, food insecurity, and climate risks, stressing sustainable land management as vital for…
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NEMA LAUNCHES EARLY WARNING CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE FLOOD RISKS IN KADUNA
NEMA LAUNCHES EARLY WARNING CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE FLOOD RISKS IN KADUNA Ahead of the 2025 rainy season, NEMA is gearing up Kaduna State with an intense flood awareness drive to protect vulnerable communities and reduce disaster impact. NEMA DG Zubaida Umar highlighted Kaduna North and Chikun LGAs as high-risk flood zones, with past floods causing…
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JIGAWA ALLOCATES N4.2B FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
JIGAWA ALLOCATES N4.2B FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Jigawa is taking flood threats seriously—earmarking over N4 billion to protect communities and boost emergency readiness this rainy season. Dr. Abdullahi Sa’id, Chairman of Local Emergency Management Committees, revealed the fund during a town hall in Ringim. The money supports 21 flood-prone LGAs with prevention efforts,…
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TINUBU EYES STRONGER NIGERIA-VIETNAM PARTNERSHIP
TINUBU EYES STRONGER NIGERIA-VIETNAM PARTNERSHIP Nigeria and Vietnam are turning up the heat on trade, investment, and climate action—President Tinubu is all in for a deeper, greener partnership. During a high-profile meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to boosting ties in trade, energy, mining, infrastructure,…
