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KACRAN Advocates for Increased Funding to Boost Livestock Development
Damaturu – The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has urged the National Assembly to significantly increase funding for the Ministry of Livestock Development in the 2025 budget. The group argues that this step is essential for reducing insecurity and fostering peace across the nation. KACRAN emphasized that the Ministry of Livestock Development…
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Nigeria Boosts CNG Conversion Capacity by 2,500%, Says NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reported a remarkable 2,500% increase in the nation’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion capacity in 2024. Farouk Ahmed, the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, revealed this on Thursday during the inaugural Petroleum Industry Stakeholders’ Forum organized by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in Abuja. According…
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China and Nigeria Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Diplomatic Visit
From January 8th to 9th, 2025, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Nigeria, marking a significant step in boosting bilateral ties. This visit, following a four-year gap, coincided with the 25th Anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It also followed earlier high-level exchanges between China and Nigeria in 2024, including visits by Nigeria’s…
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ICCDI and CFLI Build Plastic Bottle Toilets Across Nigeria
The International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) has launched a project to address plastic pollution and open defecation in Nigeria. In partnership with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), the initiative aims to build toilets using plastic bottles in six Nigerian states: Kano, Adamawa, Osun, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Niger. During the project launch…
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Nigeria Enhances Institutional Capacity for Paris Agreement Transparency
Nigeria is advancing its commitment to the Paris Agreement by enhancing its institutional capacity to meet transparency requirements. On January 16, 2025, government officials, civil society representatives, and media personnel gathered in Abuja for training on data collection, processing, and reporting. The training is part of the Global Environment Facility’s Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency…
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UN Aids 100 Countries with Climate Plans Ahead of COP30
UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced that the United Nations is assisting nearly 100 developing countries with their climate action plans in preparation for the COP30 climate conference, scheduled for November 2025 in Brazil. Speaking at the General Assembly in New York, Guterres stressed the urgency of keeping the global warming limit of 1.5°C within reach.…
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Nigeria Launches GEF-CBIT Project to Boost Climate Transparency
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the Global Environment Facility-Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (GEF-CBIT) project to enhance transparency in reporting climate action. The launch took place on January 16, 2025, during an inception workshop in Abuja. The workshop, themed “Strengthening the Capacity of Institutions in Nigeria to Implement the Transparency Requirements of the…
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UN Assists 100 Countries with Climate Action Plans Ahead of COP30
UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced that the UN is assisting nearly 100 developing countries with their climate action plans ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, taking place from November 10-21, 2025. In his New Year address to the UN General Assembly, Guterres emphasized the urgent need for action to curb…
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NiMet Predicts Sunshine and Haziness for Nigeria (Jan 16-18, 2025)
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted sunshine and haziness across Nigeria from Thursday, January 16, to Saturday, January 18, 2025. NiMet’s outlook predicts sunny skies with hazy conditions in northern Nigeria throughout the forecast period. Moderate dust haze is expected in the North Central, with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km. Southern regions…
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Nigerians Share Hopes and Expectations for Health Sector in 2025
As Nigeria enters the new year, citizens from across the country are voicing their hopes and expectations for a revitalized health sector in 2025. In interviews held on January 6, 2025, Nigerians expressed concerns about systemic challenges, the need for more funding, and better healthcare access, particularly in underserved regions. A significant demand is for…