COP29
13 Nov
The Lagos State Government, through its Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE), has announced a strategic partnership with Access Bank, a leading African financial institution, and Carbonivity, a leading carbon asset development firm, to drive climate investment at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to…
11 Nov
As the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) begins today in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria and other members of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) have fine-tuned positions centred on adaptation, climate finance, gender equality, transboundary climate change
16 Oct
The European Union (EU) is gearing up for its Climate Month, a series of events designed to promote sustainability and climate action, all leading up to the highly anticipated COP29 Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, next month. The EU Climate Month, with the theme 'Opportunities for Growing Green Together', features a series of impactful events aimed…
16 Sep
African environment ministers have called for the establishment of a legally binding protocol on drought management under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
21 Aug
Presidency, yesterday, outlined some measures designed to cut down the Federal Government expenditure in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Conference of Parties (COP29), scheduled to take place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan in November.
20 Aug
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Climate Accountability and Transparency Portal and other measures to ensure efficiency and accountability in the nation's participation in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, slated for November 11-22, 2024. Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this at…
20 Aug
The Presidency has announced plans to cut down on federal government spending during the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference
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A communal clash between the people of Omege Agalagu and Ukwuinyima in Ikwo Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State has left one person dead, many houses razed, and several others injured. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Chikadibia Okpor, said the state government is aware of the incident and…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled for Davos, Switzerland. The Vice President will join world leaders, top business executives, and representatives of development partners at the meeting to discuss the state of the world economy with a view to…
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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has condoled with the families of the victims of the fuel tanker fire that occurred at the Dikko Junction in Niger State on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Mohammed urged tanker operators to always adhere strictly to safety standards and observe due protocols in…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibadan Zone, on Sunday, charged President Bola Tinubu not to sacrifice Nigeria’s educational system in blind obedience to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-directed policies. The Ibadan Zone comprises the University of Ibadan, Ibadan; University of Ilorin, Ilorin; Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso; Osun State University, Osogbo;…
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Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Washington on Saturday in protest at the policies of Donald Trump and his Republican Party, two days before the billionaire reclaims the Oval Office. The "People's March" has been organized by a collective of civil rights and social justice groups, including the team behind the Women's March,…
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Everton took advantage of injury-ravaged Tottenham's troubles with a 3-2 victory to pull clear of the Premier League relegation zone on Sunday. The goal-shy Toffees tore through a bedraggled Spurs backline to net three times before the breakthrough Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye and an Archie Gray own goal. A first win in seven league games…
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The University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State (UNIMED), has trained its members of staff on self-leadership and organizational productivity in order to foster a supportive and conducive academic environment. With the maiden edition of the Registry’s in-house seminar held at the Laje campus of the institution, an associate professor of political science and international relations…
34 mins ago
Youths in the Niger Delta region, under the aegis of the Obolo Youth Coalition Worldwide, have flayed the oil firm operating OML 115 and OML 67, Oriental Energy Resources Limited (OERL), for failing to comply with the policies and guidelines of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in host communities of Effiat/Mbo in…
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Leeds powered back to the top of the Championship with a 3-0 win against Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on Sunday. Manor Solomon gave Leeds a flying start before late goals from Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka ensured Daniel Farke's side would remain on course for promotion to the Premier League. Leeds are…
58 mins ago
Members of the recently dissolved Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) have filed a ₦619 million lawsuit against Governor Monday Okpebholo, alleging their removal violated constitutional provisions guaranteeing their tenure. The case, filed at the National Industrial Court in Benin City, challenges the legality of the December 2024 announcement that dissolved the commission before the…