As millions were advised to evacuate and officials warned that those who remained would have slim chances of surviving, some Floridians insisted they would stay put as Hurricane Milton rumbled …
Climate Change
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In addition to being an exceptionally hot year, 2023 was notable for the drying up of water flows, which in certain areas led to protracted droughts. On Monday, October 7, …
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Flood has caused significant damage at the University of Ibadan, destroying books, foodstuffs, and other essential materials. The flood, on Friday, wreaked havoc in the university community and destroyed property …
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Monday called on the government and other critical stakeholders to immediately activate measures that will guarantee public health safety following a devastating flood that …
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The Federal Government, through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project says it will restore about one million hectares of degraded land in Northern Nigeria. Its National Project Coordinator, …
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A flood disaster has severed the road connecting Saminaka town to five agrarian communities, including Marjire, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The collapse of a bridge on …
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Katsina State government has pledged to encourage infrastructure development projects at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. Governor Dikko Radda stated this during a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor of …
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Benue State Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee to develop a climate change policy that will protect the environment and effectively mitigate risks and adaptation to the unavoidable impacts …
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Youth Engagement, Indigenous Knowledge Vital to Reforming Climate Finance Systems, Speakers Stress, as Global Forum Continues
Reforming climate financial systems requires youth engagement, climate justice for vulnerable communities and recognition of Indigenous communities’ role in preserving biodiversity, young leaders told the Economic and Social Council’s annual …