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Jigawa govt signs MoU to tackle climate change, boost revenue
The Jigawa State Government signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Europa Carbon Limited, a renewable…
Irregular weather patterns are impacting communities in Nigeria
By Obiabin Onukwugha
Irregular weather patterns, propelled by climate change, are impacting farmers and local…
NYSC inaugurates tree planting campaign to combat climate change
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has inaugurated a tree planting campaign to help mitigate the effects of…
Climate Change: UN chief urges Island nations to protect planet
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the island nations of the Pacific to “show the way” in protecting…
“Climate justice is about human rights” – Saro Wiwa…
By Faridat Salifu
Multiple non- governmental organisation (NGO), the Prime Initiative for Green Development,…
African nations seek increased climate financing ahead of COP29 summit
By Faridat Salifu
As the world gears up for the upcoming U.N. COP 29 summit, African countries are intensifying…
UN chief to push for more climate action at Pacific leaders’ summit
The UN secretary general, António Guterres, will attend a Pacific leaders’ summit this week in Tonga with a focus…
Malawi receives $11.2m insurance payout for El Nino-linked drought disaster
The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for a crippling El Nino-linked drought…
Nigerian govt sets up climate portal to stem wasteful spending on COP29
By Faridat Salifu
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the Climate Accountability and Transparency…
African scientists warn of surge in mosquito-borne diseases amid climate…
The African continent is facing a rise in mosquito-borne infections, including malaria and dengue fever, which is…