National Council on Climate Change
2 Jun 2024
The Director-General, National Council on Climate Change, Dr. SalisuDahiru, has given the assurance to partner with organisations r
16 Apr 2024
National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop a strategic Just Transition Roadmap (JTR) for Nigeria.
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Operatives of Enugu State Police Command repelled an armed robbery attack, arrested a car theft suspect and recovered stolen vehicles and ammunition in multiple operations. Daniel Ndukwe, the spokesperson for the state police command, revealed that these multiple operations occurred on February 1, 14 and 24. "Police operatives of the Enugu State Command recently conducted…
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In a development marking a significant moment in the ongoing Lagos State House of Assembly saga, former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has returned to the Assembly Complex for the first time since his controversial removal in January. The return, which occurred earlier today, comes after weeks of political turmoil that began with Obasa's ousting on January…
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Osun State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Tosin Odeyemi, on Thursday tackled the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, over his party's plan to take over Kano during the next governorship poll. Describing the plan as a pipe dream, he said the development shows the disconnection of…
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Armed bandits have killed an elderly man in N/Mailayi Village, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after failing to locate a targeted individual, police have confirmed. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a security expert that the attack occurred on Feb. 25 at about 12:50 p.m. when the assailants stormed the village in search…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Shagala Samuel, who was abducted by armed men along the Guzape–Abacha Barracks bypass on February 25, 2025. According to a statement by the FCT Commissioner of Police on Tuesday, the lawmaker was freed at around 1:33 a.m. on February 27 following joint…
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The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has expressed deep concern about the delay in the passage of the whistleblowing and whistleblower protection bill into law in Nigeria. In a letter to Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, AFRICMIL’s Coordinator, Dr. Chido Onumah, said: “We cannot…
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Security aides attached to Mojisola Meranda, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, have been withdrawn, sparking speculation about her possible resignation. A high-ranking official in the Assembly confirmed the development, saying, "Yes, it’s true. But let’s be clear—Meranda did not impose herself. She was elected by 33 out of 40 members, which is…
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A rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has asked the National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to carefully sort out all erroneously seized and carted away drugs during the February 9, 2025, raid at Onitsha, Aba, and Lagos markets, particularly those manufactured by local pharmaceutical companies and…
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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) meeting at the 13th Population Association of Nigeria (PAN) Annual Conference have called on the Federal Government to increase the budget allocated to family planning commodities from zero per cent to one per cent. They made the call during a panel discussion tagged ‘Navigating Challenges: CSOs Perspective on Funding Cuts for…
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The Kwara State Government on Wednesday launched a Coding and Digital Literacy training programme for at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. The programme was organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Mr Ishola Kayode. Flagging off the programme on behalf of…