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The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing issues regarding climate change and enhancing climate action for sustainable development. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu made this disclosure during the courtesy visit of the United Nations Executive Secretary on Climate Change, Mr. Simon Stiell to the Ministry. Bagudu appreciated…
23 Jan
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday that his foundation will step in to fund the UN climate change body after President Donald Trump declared the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for the second time.
9 Dec
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has underscored the importance of aligning efforts across the three Rio Conventions—on climate change, biodiversity and desertification.
6 Nov
Chief of Mission, Taiwan Government in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, has said that Taiwan’s exclusion from Interpol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) deprives these organisations of a valuable partner in the fight
30 Jul 2024
As the Nigerian economy grapples with fluctuations in the exchange rate and rising inflation, resulting in the astronomical increase in prices of goods and services
10 Jun 2024
People say that nothing in Nigeria comes as a surprise, yet to be a Nigerian is to be ready for a surprise. Nigeria’s showing at COP 28 by the United Nations Framework Convention on
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has seized contraband with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N279,595,038 between January and February 2025. The Area Contoller of the Command, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, made this known at a news conference, on Thursday in Abeokuta. Shuaibu listed the seized smuggled goods to include 2,145…
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The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) says the decision by some northern governors to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan is appropriate. A statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, in Kaduna on Thursday, said the closure prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions during the fasting period. Baba-Ahmad criticised organisations, including the…
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Gov Siminalayi Fubara of River has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quick response to fire outbreak and emergencies in the state to save lives and property. Fubara made the remark during the inauguration of the Rivers State Fire Service, Borokiri Sub-Station at the Old Port Harcourt Township on Thursday. The governor stated that fire service…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, under US pressure not to allow her country to be a backdoor for Chinese goods, said Thursday that her government would review its tariffs with Beijing. Mexico imports "many products from China" that have hit domestic industries, Sheinbaum told a news conference shortly after US President Donald Trump suspended tariffs on…
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The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says the senate is taking the necessary steps over the sexual harassment allegations by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. While reacting to the raging issue in Abuja on Thursday, Mrs Tinubu said that the senate, being the apex legislative chamber in the country, should not…
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Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik said Thursday he would ignore a summons from the country's central prosecutor who is investigating him for allegedly undermining the constitution. His refusal risks plunging Bosnia into greater uncertainty a week after Dodik was convicted for defying the envoy charged with overseeing its peace accords, triggering a fresh political crisis.…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reopened the Onitsha drug market on March 6, following a sanitisation operation that began on February 10. Dr Martin Iluyomade, Director of Enugu Zone Zonal Operations, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting between NAFDAC, Anambra representatives, and Onitsha market leadership on Thursday. Other…
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The National Executive Council of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has approved the nomination of Mr. Vitalis Tarnongu as its coordinator in Benue. The nomination is contained in a letter signed by Mr. Sheriff Balogun, FACAN National President, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Makurdi. The letter indicated that…
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Spotify, an online streaming platform, has unveiled ‘Lent Destination’, a hub designed to facilitate spiritual reflection and connection for Christians observing Lent. James Propa, Spotify’s Christian and Gospel Specialist for Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement on Thursday, said the hub featured carefully curated worship playlists and Christian podcasts. Propa said these podcasts and playlists would…
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Six people with alleged links to Russia have been detained in Romania on suspicion of planning a coup. The organised Crime Unit of the Public Prosecutor’s Office made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. The suspects are said to have had multiple contacts with “agents of foreign powers, both on Romanian and Russian territory,’’…