The World Bank has approved a 500 million dollar loan to support the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed at reducing climate-induced challenges.
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Following the flood that submerged 70 communities in Kogi, the state government has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene urgently to mitigate the impact of the flood.
The Federal Government, on Thursday, said it would soon unveil programmes to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change.
Fishermen and women, under the aegis of the Fisherfolks Peoples Assembly, have expressed growing concerns about the worsening effects of climate change on fish populations and other seafood.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat mishap that claimed numerous lives, including women and children, at Gbajibo Community in Mokwa Local Government Area.
The move to reduce the expenses civil servants in Niger state spend on transportation was shut down by the members of the Niger State House of Assembly during plenary on Wednesday.
The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-ministerial Technical Committee on Dam Evaluations to address the growing concerns about dam safety across the country.
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has called for the adoption of a circular economy model to effectively manage Nigeria’s solid waste generation, which is projected to be more than 32 million metric tonnes per year.
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says Nigeria requires 410 billion dollars to deliver an energy transition plan by 2060.
On Tuesday, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) pledged to continue its efforts toward sustainable water management to support the nation’s overall development.