Climate Change
Lagos set to enforce compliance with greening law
The General Manager, Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, has restated the resolution of the state government to enforce total compliance with the greening provision across the State.
Angela Merkel: Climate change ‘challenge for humanity’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, in a video posted online, that it would require a “feat of strength” in order for Germany to reach its climate goals by 2030 as planned.
Oyo governor to inaugurate environmental tribunal
As a way of ensuring proper enforcement of the state’s environmental laws and averts possible flooding in the state, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has approved the formation of environmental tribunals.
G7 leaders agree to help Brazil fight Amazon fires
Leaders of the Group of Seven nations said Sunday they are preparing to help Brazil battle fires burning across the Amazon region and repair the damage as tens of thousands of soldiers got ready to join the fight against blazes that have caused global alarm.
Scientists: Lagos at risk of grave flood
Three environmental scientists have warned people living in coastal cities, such as Lagos, to beat a retreat now or face the prospect of a disorderly, chaotic withdrawal in about three decades, as climate change worsens.
NGF: Special agric zones to attract $4 billion investments
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that the establishment of Special Agro-processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria has the potential of attracting between one to four billion dollars investments into the country.
Governors meet over NFIU’s directive on local council funds
The 36 state governors under the umbrella of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are meeting in Abuja to discuss update on recent directive of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) on local government funds.
Report: Donald Trump wants US to buy Greenland
Trump has expressed interest in the self-governing part of Denmark — which is mostly covered in ice — asking advisors if it is possible for the US to acquire the territory, The Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Outright ban of food importation will lead to inflation – society
The Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) says Federal Government’s outright banning of food importation will lead to inflation and further impoverish the masses.
AfDB approves $20 million for clean energy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $20 million for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI). The facility was sponsored by the bank to provide sustainable financing for small-scale renewables in Africa.
![Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday that work on a new site for the embassy is under way [Mick Tsikas-Pool-Getty Images]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/15064338-324x235.jpg "Climate change: Australia announces 338 million dollars funding")
Climate change: Australia announces 338 million dollars funding
Australia has announced 500 million Australian dollars (338 million U.S. dollars) in funding for the Pacific region to tackle climate change, including disaster resilience and renewable energy investment.
NEMA blames farmers-herdsmen crisis on poor coordination
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says poor coordination of human and material resources while responding to emergencies were responsible for skirmishes between farmers and herdsmen in the country.
Ethiopia plants more than 350 million trees in a day
Ethiopians have planted more than 350 million trees in a single day as part of a campaign to fight deforestation and climate change.
UN pledges full support to Cross River industrialization drive
The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) members on Thursday were in Calabar, the state capital of Cross River State holding a retreat on Management Accountability Framework, a foundation piece of the UN reforms process to engage with government and help facilitate the achievement the State’s giant industrialization drive.
G20 leaders’ summit begins in Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, also the term president of the summit, welcomed the leaders along with the heads of several international organizations at the INTEXO Osaka Fair Center.
VP Osinbajo: Nigeria’s challenges are huge investment opportunities
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday in New York said the huge development challenges facing Nigeria and the rest of Africa were “excellent opportunities for groundbreaking investments and innovation”.
Governor Zullum: We will spend our last kobo to eliminate Boko Haram
Borno State Governor Babagana Zullum on Monday assured that the state government would spend its last kobo to support the military and strengthen Civilian JTF and hunters, to eliminate terrorism.
Group seeks African delegates’ support at Bonn climate talks
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has expressed concerns that the U.S. and other global north countries may be bullying African countries in order to obstruct discussions on fossil fuel industry interference at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Recent Stories
Six killed in fresh attack on Kaduna village
Not less than six people have been killed in a fresh attack on Fadaman Rimi village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
HURIWA: State police key to national security
Rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has affirmed that the numerous security nightmares confronting Nigerians in the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory can only be confronted headlong if the constitutional amendments creating State police is signed into law.
CAF Confederation Cup: Rangers lose to Pelican in Libreville
Enugu Rangers went down to a narrow 2-1 loss against Gabonese club, A.S. Pelican in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup, first round clash in Libreville on Saturday.
Court vacates forfeiture order on former Imo governor’s properties
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has vacated a forfeiture order secured by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on some properties belonging to former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, and some members of his family.
Rumble in Okonjo family, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala lambasted for desecrating throne
There is chaos in the Okonjo Royal family of Ogwashi-Uku following the unauthorized announcement of the death of their 91-year-old Obi, Professor Chukuka Okonjo, and naming of a successor by his daughter and former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Most Popular
Guard ‘kills’ Lebanese boss, dumps body in septic tank
A Lebanese national identified as Basan Khodari was on Tuesday found dead inside a septic tank in his Lagos residence.
Rape: Busola Dakolo drags Biodun Fatoyinbo to court
Mrs. Busola Dakolo, wife of Nigeria’s inspirational singer, Timi Dakolo, has finally dragged the founder and Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, to court over her rape claims.
Why I’m yet to form my cabinet – Rivers governor
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he was yet to form his cabinet because he is seeking out people, who would work with dedication and passion for the state.
Neymar back for PSG after Barca transfer saga
Neymar is available to play for Paris St Germain after being left out of their squad as negotiations took place over a potential return to Barcelona, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Friday.
How Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham reacted to hat-trick against Wolves
Chelsea secured their second premier league victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers with Tammy Abraham getting a hat-trick for the Blues in their 5-2 victory at the Stamford Bridge.