Nigeria and seven other African countries have converged in Abuja for the 15th edition of the Junior Achievement Africa Company of the Year (COY) competition, the continent’s biggest student enterprise …
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National Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to Tax Reforms for Nigeria’s Energy Transition
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the National Assembly will continue to push tax reforms as part of Nigeria’s long-term plan to support energy …
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NIMASA Showcases New Emissions Monitoring System at COP 30
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has unveiled a new Public-Private Partnership model aimed at cutting carbon emissions across the nation’s maritime sector. The initiative, known as the Nigerian …
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FirstBank Nears 50,000-Tree Goal with Final Phase of Planting at Lekki Conservation Centre
The FirstBank Group has moved closer to achieving its environmental sustainability target of planting 50,000 trees by 2025, with the latest round of tree planting at the Lekki Conservation Centre …
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West African insurers unite to tackle climate risks
Climate change, once seen as a distant global concern, has become a pressing daily reality for many communities in West Africa. The impact is now visible in rising sea levels, …
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African Nations Urged to Use Climate Plans as Path to Economic Growth
African governments have been urged to treat their upcoming national climate plans not just as environmental strategies but as opportunities to grow economies, create jobs and improve living standards across …
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Baobab and Marula Book Launched in Nigeria: A Call for Culture, Climate Action and Indigenous Wisdom
A virtual conference yesterday marked the official launch of the book “Baobab and Marula – New Solutions to Global Warming and Food Security”, bringing together scholars, writers, environmental experts and …
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Gashaka Gumti Forest Carbon Project Wins Spot in UK-Backed Climate Programme
Nigeria’s largest national park, the Gashaka Gumti Forest in Taraba and Adamawa States, has gained global recognition after its carbon project was picked as one of the first beneficiaries of …
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Rising Oceans and Heat Illness to Threaten Over a Million Australians by 2050, Report Warns
Australia is facing serious threats from climate change as rising oceans, flooding, and extreme heat are expected to endanger homes, lives, and livelihoods across the country in the coming decades. …
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EU-Funded €1m ImPreSSion Project to Boost Ghana’s Education in Energy, Water and Agriculture
Ghana is set to benefit from the implementation of the European Union co-funded €1 million project titled Improving Study Programs in Ghana by Introducing Green Solutions, Sustainability Modules and Digital …