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Azerbaijan: Make COP29 a turning point – Okereke

By Our Correspondent An expert in Climate Governance and Policy, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, has advised world leaders to ensure that COP29 becomes a decisive moment for advancing global climate action and increasing climate finance. TheNewsZenith reports that Okereke gave the advice in a statement issued by the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme […]

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Climate Change Environment Mineral Exploration / Exploitation

CSO holds community dialogue on environmental remediation

By Our Correspondent .…Demands fair, just climate financing at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan A Civil Society Organisation, Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative (CAEYDI) has advocated for the adoption of dialogue for Climate Change adaptability and sustainable solutions in communities and sites of oil extraction. TheNewsZenith reports that this is the highpoint resolution […]

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Climate Change Environment

Ozone Day: NGO reaffirms commitment to climate action

By Muhammed Opeyemi An NGO, the Sterling One Foundation has reiterated its commitment to protecting the ozone layer as a critical part of its broader climate action efforts. This is in recognition of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. TheNewsZenith reports that the Foundation emphasized the need for global collaboration in […]

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Climate Change Disasters Environment

Borno Flood: SPP calls for urgent climate action and support

By Our correspondent The Society for Planet and Prosperity, an environmental NGO, has called for urgent climate action and support for the victims of the devastating flood disaster in Borno State. TheNewsZenith reports that Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, Communications Officer for SPP, made the call in a statement, on Monday in Lagos. Uzuegbu stated that SPP commiserated […]

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Climate Change Environment

LASG plans to establish carbon registry against gas emission 

ADVERTISEMENT By Muhammed Opeyemi Lagos State Government says it is planning to establish carbon registry as a step to build resilience against climate change impacts. TheNewsZenith reports that this is the high point of discussion at a stakeholder’s engagement on the implementation of the state’s Green House Gas registry. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency […]

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Climate Change Environment

Gombe clinches Tops FG’s Climate performance ranking

From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gombe State has received an award, emerging with an AA rating in the Climate Governance Performance Ranking among the 36 states of Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports that the Federal Government in collaboration with the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) organised the award in Abuja. Gombe State ranked second in the country, […]

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Climate Change Economy Environment

Coy planning renewable energy industry in Nigeria

From Our Correspondent A Chinese company, Sinoma is contemplating coming and citing its renewable energy technology manufacturing industry in Nigeria’s Evergreen City, the green industrial zone. TheNewszenith reports that Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, announced this after a dinner, hosted in his honour in Beijing. By this, Ngelale said Nigeria’s effort […]

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Climate Change Environment

Climate Action: Key to sustainable development – CSO

By Ja’afar Omoniyi The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) says Nigeria can leverage coordinated climate action to achieve sustainable development. The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a Civil Society Organisation, says Nigeria can leverage coordinated climate action at the subnational level to achieve sustainable development. TheNewsZenith reports that Senior Policy Analyst with SPP, […]

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Climate Change Environment

Climate Change: FG earmarks N130bn for action plans

From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has earmarked N130 billion for the execution of energy transition plans to boost climate actions in the country. Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, announced this at a dialogue on Mainstreaming Climate Action in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of the dialogue is  “Unlocking […]

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Climate Change Environment Foreign News

ACMI collaborating with Nigeria, others on carbon market

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) is actively collaborating with Nigeria and six other African countries to develop robust Carbon Market Activation Plans (CMAPs). TheNewsZenith reports that the countries are Nigeria, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, DRC, Ghana and Rwanda, This is contained in a statement from the African Communication Group (ACG) and e-mailed to […]

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