The Enugu State Government says it is on the verge of securing an N100m grant from the African Climate Foundation to tackle climate change issues in the state.
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To underscore the importance of sustainable climate change efforts, Governor Bago divided the Ministry of Environment, creating a new Ministry which he named Ministry of Climate Change. His administration’s focus on renewable energy and sustainable practices is evident in the proposed Tagwai Dam hydroelectric project, investment in mini-grid systems for rural areas, extensive tree planting, healthy waste management, and bio-energy exploration.
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ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state government is set to commission Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses procured by the government as part of its long-term plans to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal.
Environmental degradation, closely linked to the effects of climate change, has led to the depletion of water levels in the dam, significantly affecting agricultural activities.
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reduce the adverse effects of carbon emissions in Nigeria.
The Federal Government says it will soon commence vehicular emission testing on imported vehicles to ascertain their level of emission and ensure a drastic reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that droughts and floods in southern Africa stemming from El Niño have left millions of people food insecure.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country.
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has emphasised the need for professional female engineers to play a leading role in combating climate change.