Author: sharma
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Nigeria and UNEP Launch Initiative to Strengthen Chemicals and Waste Management
SEO Riders: – Nigeria UNEP chemicals and waste collaboration – NESREA capacity-building project – Safe chemical governance in Nigeria At an April 16, 2025 inception workshop in Abuja, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), represented by Director-General Dr. Innocent Barikor, formally launched a new three-year project in partnership with the United Nations…
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Nigeria’s SGF Urges Unified Climate Action to Safeguard Future
SEO Riders: – Climate policy harmonization for food security – Nigeria’s climate readiness ahead of COP30 At a high-level workshop on climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable land use, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), represented by ACCARD’s Freeman Oluowo, emphasized the urgent need for a single, coherent climate policy framework. This unified approach…
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FENRAD Celebrates Nigerian Youths Championing Local Actions for the SDGs
SEO Riders: – Youth-led initiatives driving SDG progress – FENRAD spotlights grassroots climate and civic innovation – Empowering youth for sustainable community development On International Youth Day 2025, themed “Local Youth Actions for SDGs and Beyond,” the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) celebrated the meaningful strides Nigerian youths are making toward achieving…
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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Ex-Depot Price by ₦30, Bringing It Down to ₦820 per Litre
SEO Riders: – Dangote refinery cuts petrol price to ₦820/litre – Ex-depot petrol cost reduction by ₦30 from Dangote – Dangote signals operational stability with cleaner distribution The Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a ₦30 reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), lowering costs from ₦850 to ₦820 per litre, effective 12…
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Federal Government Calls on Youth to Lead Innovation for SDG Success by 2030
SEO Riders: – Youth innovation driving Nigeria’s SDG achievement – Funding and mentorship for young changemakers – Empowering youth as co-creators of sustainable solutions Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, made a compelling call during the International Youth Day 2025 Youth Innovation Funfair, urging the nation’s youth to spearhead innovation for the Sustainable…
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CSOs Decry Conflicting Federal Government Positions on GMO Safety
SEO Riders: – CSOs highlight GMO safety contradictions in FG agencies – Calls for transparent GMO safety studies in Nigeria – Civil society demands consistent biosafety regulation A coalition of over 80 civil society groups—including HOMEF, Environmental Rights Action (ERA), and the GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance—has raised alarm over contradictory statements from federal agencies about GMO…
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NiMet Issues Three-Day Nationwide Thunderstorm and Rain Alert from Monday
SEO Riders: – Flash flood and wind advisory from Nigeria Meteorological Agency The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather advisory, warning of widespread thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall across Nigeria from Monday through Wednesday, July 21 to 23, 2025. Key highlights by region: NiMet also cautioned that strong winds may precede…
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Carbon Trading in Nigeria: Promise of Green Revenue or Pathway to Exploitation?
SEO Riders: – Carbon credit opportunities in Nigeria – Risks of exploitation in carbon offset deals – Call for ethical carbon market practices Carbon markets offer Nigeria a powerful opportunity to generate climate revenue—such as the Niger Delta’s potential to earn $320 million annually by mapping just 50,000 trees—while paving a path toward a low-carbon…
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Germany Under Intense Heatwave From the Sahara and Beyond
Germany is currently under an intense heatwave, as a high-pressure system dubbed “Julia” channels sweltering air from the Sahara across much of the country. The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts temperatures climbing toward the 40 °C mark by midweek, particularly across western and southwestern regions. Humidity will amplify the heat, creating dangerous “tropical night” conditions—with…
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Oyo Residents Decry Ineffective Enforcement of Styrofoam Ban
SEO Riders: – Poor enforcement of styrofoam ban in Oyo – Inadequate ban awareness among Ibadan communities – Oyo government urged to strengthen food packaging enforcement Many residents in Ibadan have voiced frustration over the Oyo State Government’s styrofoam ban, citing a lack of enforcement and awareness. Market traders in areas like Apata, Aleshinloye, and…