Monthly Archives: November, 2017

Benue women lauded for agric contribution, involvement

Women in Benue State have been identified for being heavily involved in agriculture and taking decisions on how to sell the produce, especially cassava...

REDD+ potential for abuses indicates need for indigenous rights-based approach

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) has potential to exacerbate conflicts over land and abuses of Indigenous Peoples’ rights, unless it is...

Ogbe, at Otlo crushing plant, pledges to help farmers tackle challenges

Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, has assured agriculturists of a brighter future in the country. The assurance, which was made when the minister visited Otlo...

Nasarawa farmers may lose harvests due to influx of herdsmen into state – AFAN

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says farmers in Nasarawa State may lose their harvests due to the influx of herdsmen, following the...

NIRSAL, Union Bank earmark N10b to finance agriculture

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) and Union Bank, in a recent partnership, have earmarked N10 billion for agriculture financing...

Climate action investment needs to move faster to farming

Investing faster and further in agricultural climate action and to support the sustainable livelihoods of small-scale farmers will unlock much greater potential to curb...

Accelerated action on energy needed to implement Paris

Leaders from a wide range of sectors came together on Friday, November 10, 2017 at COP23 Energy Day to announce a new set of...

Financing must triple to meet climate and SDG goals for water

The majority of national climate plans with an adaptation component which have been submitted under the Paris Climate Change Agreement prioritise action on water, yet financing...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...