Tag:climate change

Climate Change

Oyetola canvasses investing in research towards climate resilience

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Abuja canvassed for continuous investment in research, innovation...

Michael Simire - April 8, 2024

Health

World Health Day: Group urges protection of public health from climate change, plastic pollution

In the spirit of the commemoration of the World Health Day on Sunday, April 7, 2024, environmental NGO, BAN Toxics, has highlighted the urgent...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2024

Climate Change

Chukwumerije Okereke: Role of Parliament in driving Nigeria’s long-term climate goals

Between 23 and 27 March, the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The IPU, founded in 1889, is...

Michael Simire - April 5, 2024

Climate Change

Expert raises concern over climate change impact on food security

An agronomist, Mr Joseph Kaltungo, has raised concerns over the impact of climate change on food security efforts, urging government at all levels to...

Michael Simire - April 4, 2024

Climate Change

Nigerian media and combating climate disinformation

In one of my Sociology of Education classes, I learnt that the media is one of the agents of socialisation, which is to say...

Michael Simire - March 31, 2024

Climate Change

AfDB approves $50m loan to support climate resilience, improve livelihoods, boost food security in Yobe

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate...

Michael Simire - March 31, 2024

Human Welfare

PIGD: Emphasising climate impacts, environmental degradation on PLWD community

Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD) are among the most vulnerable to climate change impacts in the world today. From increasing temperatures to extreme heat, heavy...

Michael Simire - March 22, 2024

Climate Change