By Emmanuel Kwada A severe drought has struck parts of northern Nigeria, leaving a trail of withered farm plants and parched earth in its wake. The affected regions, including Plateau, Jigawa, Adamawa, and Yobe states, are experiencing an unprecedented dry spell, with rainfall levels plummeting to alarming lows. Farmers in the region, who rely heavily […]Continue Reading
Key points The issue of biodiversity needs to be tackled holistically Aims to empower 200 young Nigerians Presents opportunity to understand biodiversity Rejuvenate youth participation and leadership on biodiversity and climate change dialogues in Nigeria This project will offer internship placements to 3 participants, providing them with practical SustyVibes, a youth-led Continue Reading
Nigeria has been chosen by the Heads of State and Government of the Sahel Region Climate Commission (SRCC) to host the Secretariat of the Sahel Climate Fund. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He added that communiqué was issued at the end of the second conference […]Continue Reading
By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja charged the National Council on Climate Change to formulate appropriate policies toward achieving green growth and sustainable economic development for Nigeria. Inaugurating the Council before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting, the President said it marked the commencement of the Continue Reading
By Helen Clark Rape is being used in conflict as a deliberate military strategy, and is feared most by women and girls as soon as the shooting starts. They are right to be afraid. It is vital to highlight just how shockingly common rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence have become in […]Continue Reading
*World Bank, US EXIM Bank pledge $3b implementation support *VP says “it is time for decisive action, we cannot afford to delay” By Daniel Adaji Africa’s increasing energy gaps require collaboration to take ownership of the continent’s transition pathways and the action should be decisive and urgent, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. […]Continue Reading
By Daniel Adaji In September 2020, a devastating flood that swept through Kebbi State, renowned for rice production, left hundreds of farmers in tears. The flood washed away rice farms in 11 local government areas of Argungu, Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Suru, Koko-Besse, Yauri, Shanga, Bagudo, Maiyama, Jega, and Dandi. In a special report on the […]Continue Reading