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Climate change worsens farmer-herder clashes in Nigeria – Speaker Abbas

Leah TwakiAugust 30, 20249 min

Speaker Abbas has attributed the farmer-herder challenges to climate change, citing its role in reducing available resources, forcing farmers and herders to compete for limited land to grow crops and find fodder The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna) has pointed out that climate change has contributed to worsening farmer-herder clashes in the country. Abbas, represented by Rep.Dickson Takighir (APC Benue), spoke at a stakeholders forum on addressing the impact...

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PERSPECTIVE: Safeguarding communites in the energy transition

Efe IseghohimeJanuary 22, 20249 min

In a global attempt to phase out fossil fuel, can Nigeria leverage its mineral resources to become a leading advocate for renewable energy, while upholding good climate practice and peace amongst the host communities? On the back of the COP28 Agreement for the world to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it has become necessary to spotlight the mineral resources available in Nigeria that could move the country comfortably from the shackles of fossils...

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FG mulls climate finance to curb borrowing

Sharon EboesomiDecember 5, 20232 min

The option of climate finance as a cheap funding source for the budget is being explored in place of wholesome borrowing, says Tinubu’s minister The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said the Federal Government will explore climate finance in order to reduce the rate of borrowing in country. Edun made this statement while speaking at an interactive session on the 2024 budget organised by the Senate Committee...

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Nigeria scores impressively high in EITI assessment

Efe IseghohimeDecember 5, 20232 min

Nigeria’s highly successful scaling of the EITI global assessment is a true testament to NEITI’s hard work Nigeria has successfully scaled through the final global assessment of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). With high scores reaching 90 on data integrity, comprehensiveness of report, outcomes and impacts, contribution to economic growth and adherence to legal frameworks, Nigeria made an overall score of 72, according to a statement released by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative...

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Climate Change: A ‘Perpetual Pandemic’ in Disguise

Op-ed EditorDecember 1, 20239 min

This oped by Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi calls for concerted action to combat the onslaught of climate change in Nigeria Amidst unprecedented global challenges ranging from economic hardship to military takeover in some parts of Africa to the Russian-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars, the conversation continues on the “war” of nature against man—climate change. This is a result of the intended and unintended actions of man against the environment. Climate change has not only posed threats to...

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COP28: Why Africa Must Accelerate Transition from Fossil Fuel to Renewable Energy

Op-ed EditorNovember 27, 202310 min

In this opinion piece, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, says a major agenda for COP28 should be the search for unselfish leadership and a collective resolve to accelerate the transition from fossils to renewable energy It is on record that 151 countries have pledged to attain net zero emissions. Yet, The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report 2023, which was released earlier this month, shows that countries all...

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Why FG must finance energy transition — Hon. Onuigbo

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 13, 20232 min

Onuigbo said the shift from traditional energy sources to renewables is essential for sustainable development. A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Samuel Onuigbo, has urged the federal government to commit to financing energy transition in Nigeria, as this will ensure sustainable progress in the present climate context. This is as he also called on investors to seize the opportunity presented by Nigeria’s vast potential for renewable energy. Onuigbo said this while delivering...