The Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Youssouf, has urged the international community to provide unwavering support for Africa in the global climate transition, stressing that climate justice is a right, not a favour. Youssouf, represented by AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Bankole Adeoye, made the call on Wednesday at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit, themed “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” brought together leaders and stakeholders to discuss how to align Africa’s development priorities with global climate goals. According to Youssouf,…
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The United Nations has released $5 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to cushion the impact of severe floods forecast in Nigeria. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, said the intervention is part of proactive measures to support vulnerable communities and complements an earlier $2 million allocation from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund. UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told journalists in New York on Wednesday that the funds will enable partners to provide food, cash, and shelter assistance to about 350,000 people in Adamawa State, one of the areas at high risk of flooding. In a related development, the UN…
The Federal Government has signed a comprehensive Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to accelerate solar energy adoption in Nigeria. Mr. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the agreement was formalised by the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, and ISA Director-General, Mr. Ashish Khanna, during the Alliance’s Seventh Regional Committee Meeting for Africa held in Accra, Ghana. The event brought together African governments, development partners, and financial institutions to chart a common pathway for expanding…
Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, has urged deeper partnerships between Africa and Europe to tackle the climate crisis and unlock green growth opportunities. Speaking at the Second Africa–EU Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ribera emphasised that Africa and Europe must work together to accelerate climate action under the theme: “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.” “Working together on the great challenges is the best way to strengthen knowledge and response capacity, to identify effective measures, to learn from our neighbours, and to join…
The Federal Government has once again cautioned farmers and food vendors against using harmful substances to process and preserve food, stressing the grave health risks to consumers. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Olatunji Bello, gave the warning on Wednesday at a One-Day Sensitisation Programme on Forced Palm Oil, Ripening of Fruits, Contaminated Meat and Grains in Enugu. Addressing farmers, food processors, vendors, and business owners, Bello described them as critical players in the nation’s food security and public health. He urged them to avoid harmful chemicals in food processing, uphold hygiene standards…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that fixing the power crisis in Nigeria’s hospitals is now a national priority, describing unreliable electricity in health facilities as a life-threatening challenge that demands urgent action. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the maiden National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector on Tuesday in Abuja, the President said reliable and affordable power is central to improving healthcare delivery and restoring public confidence. He commended the collaboration between the Ministries of Health and Power, describing it as proof of his administration’s commitment to synergy…
Some people living in the FESTAC area of Lagos have praised the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for doing a good job collecting waste quickly and efficiently. Residents shared their thoughts in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday, saying that waste collection has improved compared to how it used to be. Before LAWMA started regular collections, people mostly relied on informal waste collectors, known as “Abokis,” to take away their household waste. But now, residents say LAWMA is more dependable, showing up every Thursday and sometimes on Sundays. This regular service has helped reduce illegal…
To help solve the housing shortage in Benue State, the state government has started building 1,080 new houses in Makurdi, the state capital. This project is being carried out by the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC). The housing project is called Eco-City Estate and is being built on the land where the old Benue Brewery Limited (BBL) Quarters used to be. Its goal is to provide affordable and long-lasting homes for people living in the state. At the launch of the project, Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia said Eco-City matches his plan to modernize Benue State and make…
The Adamawa State Government has confirmed that eight people have died from an outbreak of a flesh-eating skin disease, which is suspected to be buruli ulcer. The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Felix Tangwami, said the deaths happened in Malabu, a community in Fufore Local Government Area, where people were infected with the suspected disease. Speaking to journalists in Yola, Tangwami said the situation is very worrying. However, he explained that samples from the infected people have been sent to the National Reference Laboratory to find out exactly what the disease is. While waiting for the test results,…
At least three people have died in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, raising fresh concerns over poor healthcare services and food shortages in the facilities. The Desk Officer of Gwada IDP camp, Hussaini Alhassan, revealed this during the presentation of a ₦30 million humanitarian relief donation by the North South Power Foundation (NSPF) on Saturday. According to him, two newborns recently lost their lives during childbirth at Gwada camp, while an elderly woman also died at the Kuta camp. Alhassan explained that IDPs from Kaure and Bassa communities have lived in Gwada…