…cocoa varieties to improve productivity and protect farmers from the effects of climate change. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this in Lagos at a two-day Africa Cocoa and Coffee Conference organised by the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA in partne…

…from his back." Galschiøt describes Trump as one of the greatest obstacles to solving climate change.

…impacts By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria’s food system is facing growing threats from climate change as erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures, pests and diseases disrupt farming activities, slash yields and leave farmers counting losses running into billions of Naira. The situation, acco…

…corridors and floodways. He said the Office of the Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change would coordinate the development of a consolidated climate-risk and flood-incident intelligence report. Adeleke directed all ministries, departments and agencies involved in the response to submit their initial imple…

…Utility, Ikechukwu Monday, attributed the worsening flooding to heavy rainfall and climate change, saying government agencies were working to address affected areas. The Commissioner for Environment, Philemon Ogbonna, advised residents in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground and keep drains and waterways clear. I…

…of rain, marking the longest streak on record, Japan’s weather agency said on Tuesday. Climate change fuelled by fossil fuel emissions increases moisture in the atmosphere, making heavy rain more likely. The weather globally is also being shaped this year by the El Nino phenomenon, which shifts winds, air pressure and…

…affected an estimated 43 per cent of Nigeria’s land area, while failure to address climate change could reduce gross domestic product by about 2.6 per cent annually by 2030 and as much as 6.7 per cent by 2050. The second proposed loan is another $500m IDA credit for the Household Prosperity and Empowerment-Social Prote…

…disaster, but evidence points to a glacial collapse. Experts have also suggested that climate change may have contributed to growing instability around the glacier. Researchers from several organisations said there were signs of increasing instability in the days before the collapse and argued that stronger early-warni…

…alongside a rapidly changing world. Digital transformation, emerging technologies, climate change and changing economic realities require citizens to possess skills that go beyond traditional reading and writing,” she said. The minister stressed that the Federal Government could not tackle the country’s literacy defici…

…Estate, urging residents to support efforts to tackle desertification, deforestation and climate change. Aliyu said the exercise was not just about planting […] The post Sokoto targets 500,000 trees in 2026 planting campaign appeared first on Tribune Online.

…develop solutions to challenges in areas such as education, transportation, culture and climate change. Salau said, “They cannot just continue to memorise information. We need for them to think, we need for them to create, we need for them to collaborate, we need for them to communicate.” Also speaking, an educationist…

…low yields, fragmented markets, inadequate financing, weak extension services and climate change as major constraints to agricultural development. Speaking during the webinar held under the theme, ‘Can Regenerative Agriculture Feed Africa?’ Country Director, Sasakawa Africa Association, Nigeria, Dr. Godwin Atser, said…

…and persistent threats. Among the challenges identified were population pressure, climate change, infectious disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, malnutrition, non-communicable diseases, drug abuse, brain drain and shortages of health workers. “The vision is clear: Lagos must build a resilient PHC system capabl…

…challenges in the water sector, including rapid urbanisation, population growth, climate change, environmental degradation, inadequate infrastructure, fragmented institutional arrangements and financing constraints. He said the challenges had continued to affect Nigeria’s ability to provide reliable water supply, sanit…

…families, women’s role in peacebuilding, education and economic empowerment, security, climate change, humanitarian crises and youth mentorship. Hamza said the discussions were expected to produce practical recommendations aimed at strengthening families, communities and institutions. She said FOMWAN had, for more than…

…In his paper presentation titled,”Sustainable Poultry Production: Best Practices, Climate Change and Waste Management,” Dr. Mobolaji Alabi said agriculture contributed 23.1 per cent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of the year, while Nigeria’s estimated poultry population of 300 million bi…

…is the Rotary club responding to issues of rising poverty, conflict, displacement, and climate change across different regions? All these tie in with our areas of focus. We are looking at the things affecting the environment, because sometimes environmental degradation leads to poverty. You know, climate change sounds…

…terrorism and violent extremism, transnational organised crime, irregular migration, climate change, environmental degradation, humanitarian crises and growing geopolitical competition as major challenges confronting the Sahel. The minister said the challenges transcended national boundaries and required collective and…

…done the opposite. “From economic security and illegal migration to hybrid threats and climate change, the FCDO’s six refreshed priorities seek to tackle our most intractable problems head-on, prepare ourselves better for the future crises we will face, and build the kind of agile alliances that we will need to secure…

…computing power, using massive amounts of electricity and water, with implications for climate change. “Developing economies today are in the midst of their weakest average growth performance in three decades. AI could significantly boost that performance before the end of the 2020s while delivering tangible benefits t…

…education has become more critical in an era of economic uncertainty, digitalisation, climate change and changing workplace realities. The post Why workers’ education matters now more than ever — Dr. Muttaqa appeared first on Tribune Online.

…in the 1990s.The island now faces an existential threat from rising sea levels driven by climate change, prompting the government to launch a paid citizenship programme aimed at funding the relocation of people and infrastructure.Five top countries that changed their namesEarlier, Legit.ng reported that several nations…

…communities and along major road corridors, a phenomenon widely attributed to ongoing climate change impacts. “We are currently tracing the sources of the overflow to implement proactive solutions, including the potential resizing of cross-culverts and desilting blocked channels,” the minister said. He assured road use…

…in environmental journalism, establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on climate change, pollution, conservation, and sustainable development. He began his journalism career in 1984 and worked for a number of media outlets, including The Guardian, The Guardian on Sunday, African Concord, Sketch Press, an…

…as one of the authority’s most innovative reforms. “The aviation industry cannot ignore climate change. FAAN’s technology-driven waste management programme, together with the deployment of electric buses and vehicles at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, demonstrates a clear commitment to reducing carbon…