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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Nigerian Farmers Advised to Reduce Antibiotics in Livestock for Sustainable Agriculture
Nigerian farmers have been advised to reduce their heavy use of antibiotics in livestock production to protect animal health, improve food safety, and safeguard the environment. The call was made …
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AgricultureArts & CultureClimate ChangeEnvironmentFood Security
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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Climate ChangeEconomyEnvironmentInternationalNatural ResourcesNigeria
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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EnvironmentFinanceGovernanceInfrastructureINVESTMENTLagos News
Sanwo-Olu Urges Investors to Back Lagos with N214.8bn Bond
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on investors to support the infrastructural development agenda of the state by investing in the newly launched N214.8 billion bond …
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AIICO Insurance Launches Recycling Project to Promote Sustainability
AIICO Insurance Plc has introduced a new initiative aimed at tackling non-biodegradable waste, promoting responsible consumption, and creating a workplace culture that embraces sustainability. The project, tagged Recycling at AIICO …
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BAT Nigeria Pushes Collective Action for Sustainable Water Stewardship
British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has announced that it is championing collective action to promote sustainable water stewardship as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing water challenges. The company …
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Community DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyInfrastructureMining
Ghana Chamber of Mines Seeks Inclusive Review of Minerals and Mining Act
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for greater collaboration and flexibility in the ongoing review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act, stressing the need for an inclusive approach …
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DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyMiningWestern Africa
Ghana Gold Board to Establish Ultra-Modern Assay Laboratory and Refinery at Kotoka International Airport
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured a 0.6-acre parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport in Accra for the construction of an ultra-modern ISO-certified …