The House of Representatives in Nigeria has called for the immediate implementation of the carbon credit scheme as part of the nation’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The motion, presented by Hon. Sam Onuigbo from Abia State, urges the federal government to direct the National Council on Climate Change and the respective …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of severe thunderstorms looming over the northeastern parts of the country. The Central Forecasts Office of NiMet issued this warning. NiMet spokesperson, Muntari Ibrahim, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday. Ibrahim noted that severe thunderstorm cells were observed over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Gombe, and Taraba, moving …
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Keystone Bank Equips AEPB Workers with Protective Gear Keystone Bank Limited, a leading Nigerian deposit money bank, recently donated protective garments to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to advance environmental sustainability. The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) will distribute the items among its highway sweepers and workers in the FCT. Suleiman Mohammed, the bank’s …
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The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has commenced the 3rd stage of a global initiative aimed at eradicating the usage of substances that result in the depletion of the ozone layer. This action follows the approval of financial and technical backing from the multilateral fund of the Montreal …
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The head of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr. Clement Nze, has urged Nigerians inhabiting flood-prone regions to stay alert and consider moving to safer, higher grounds. In a Tuesday interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Nze emphasized the need for such precautions to avoid potential calamities and emergencies that …
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The Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has organized a meeting with stakeholders in Kebbi to establish strategies for mitigating the impact of floods affecting 14 flood-prone local government areas. HYPPADEC’s Managing Director, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, stated that the gathering would also discuss communities that have experienced flooding over the past five years. On …
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