China’s energy sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions increased by 5.2% in 2023, meaning a record fall of 4-6% is needed by 2025 to meet the government’s “carbon intensity” target. The new analysis for Carbon Brief, based on official figures and commercial data, shows rapid electricity demand growth and weak rains boosted demand for coal power in 2023, while the rebound from zero-Covid boosted oil demand. Other key findings from the analysis include: China’s CO2 emissions have now increased by 12% between 2020 and 2023, after a highly energy- and carbon-intensive response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This means CO2 emissions would need…
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An official of the Yobe state government says 564 patients out of the 636 recorded cases of meningitis outbreak have recovered. The Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, Primary Healthcare Management Board, Mr Haruna Umar, disclosed this in an interview on Monday in Damaturu. Umar said that 22 deaths had been recorded from meningitis with 564 patients fully recovered while the remaining 50 were being observed and managed at isolation centers Umar said the first suspected case was reported on Dec 24, 2023, and confirmed on Jan 26. He added that the 636 cases were recorded across six local government areas…
ASHENEWS reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Monday 11th March 2024 as the first day of Ramadan.
Some Gas Dealers and FCT residents have decried the surge in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), known as cooking gas.
Operatives of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Indian hemp and other psychoactive drugs hidden in the engine compartment of a commercial bus travelling interstate.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has announced the renaming of the Mallam Abubakar Imam International Airport Minna.
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), has called for renewed efforts in tackling insecurity in the country. The association condemned the killings and abductions by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers in various parts of the country. This is contained in a statement by the National President of AANI, Amb. Emmanuel Okafor, on Sunday in Abuja. Okafor said the gravity of the security challenges in the northwest, northeast, north-central, and south-eastern parts of the country was exemplified by the recent abductions, communal clashes, and tragic loss of lives. He said the recent incidents which included the abduction of 287 schoolchildren…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, on Saturday, said that only President Bola Tinubu has the prerogative to reopen borders in the country. He stated this at an interaction session with members of the Kongolam border community in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Adeniyi, who was reacting to agitation for the reopening of the borders, assured that engagements and consultations were being made regarding the issue. “Once consultations are concluded, a decision will be taken on the matter,” he said. According to Adeniyi, the Service will focus on removing obstacles militating against free trade in line with…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), on Saturday, advocated for women’s empowerment, especially at the grassroots level, to facilitate their contributions to the sustainable economic development of the country.
A Coalition of women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the auspices of Abuja Moms Foundation, has advocated for full implementation of policies and laws to end molestation and abuse of children in the country. The Founder, Abujamoms Foundation, Mrs Happiness Ani, made the call at a senitization walk on Sunday in Abuja. Ani said the walk was to sensitise citizens on their rights, and the need for government and other relevant stakeholders to fully implement policies and laws to protect the rights of children and vulnerable persons. She decried the challenges women and children face, stressing the need…