Author: sharma
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Climate Analytics Updates 1.5 °C Pathway, Calls for Renewables Surge in Nigeria and Africa
SEO Riders: – Nigeria allowed slight emissions rise, but must expand renewables to meet 1.5 °C targets. – Africa must phase out coal by 2034; Nigeria needs over 50 GW wind and solar by 2030. – Renewables shift would create more jobs and spur GDP—calls for major global finance push. Climate Analytics has released updated analyses mapping…
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Gov’t Urges Online Publishers to Clamp Down on Fake News Peddlers
SEO Riders: – Information Minister calls for stronger gatekeeping on digital platforms. – Online publishers urged to boost Nigeria’s credibility and attract investment. – Fake news labeled a national security risk; sanctions for repeat offenders. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged digital media platforms to take an active role in…
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Second Africa Climate Summit Set to Catalyze Actionable Climate Solutions
SEO Riders: – Nigerian-led summit aims to deliver tangible climate resilience measures. – Over 3,000 participants to finalize investment-focused climate strategies. – Aligns with UN and AU goals for sustainable development and green growth. The second Africa Climate Change Summit is scheduled for July 8–11, 2025 in Abuja, with a renewed commitment to drive actionable climate…
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Desertification & Drought Day Urges Investment in Trillion‑Dollar Land Restoration Economy
SEO Riders: – UNCCD calls for restoration of 1.5 billion ha by 2030, unlocking a US $1 trillion land‑restoration economy. – Annual investment gap of US $1 billion per day; private funding still low at 6 %. – Nigeria losing ~350,000 ha/year to desertification—calls for community‑led action and tech support. On June 17, 2025, Desertification and Drought Day spotlighted the theme “Restore the…
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Brazil Defies Climate Protests, Auctions 172 Oil Blocks in the Amazon
SEO Riders: – Auction proceeds without Indigenous consent, violating ILO Convention 169. – Major blockholders include Chevron, ExxonMobil, Petrobras, CNPC; $180 m in record bonuses. – Critics condemn move as “Auction of Death”—a climate & rights backlash ahead of COP30. On June 17, 2025, Brazil’s National Oil Agency (ANP) held its politically charged 5th Permanent Concession…
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GOCOP Launches Nigeria Media Renaissance to Elevate Digital Journalism Standards
SEO Riders: – Guild unveils landmark publication and attracts support from Minister of Information. – Fundraising drive targets ₦2.3 billion for new media centre with library and event halls. – Book highlights online media’s rise, role in transparency, press freedom, and democracy. The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is set to present its highly anticipated…
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Dangote Refinery Launches Fuel Distribution Plan to Ease Inflation and Boost Jobs
SEO Riders: – Deploys 4,000 CNG-powered tankers to break middlemen’s hold and reduce logistics costs. – Experts predict lower pump prices and creation of over 8,000 jobs for drivers and logistics. – Marketers warn of monopoly risk, regulators urged to ensure level playing field. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed plans to begin nationwide distribution of…
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UN Ocean Conference Group Proposes Pan‑African Ocean Literacy Network
SEO Riders: – UNESCO‑IOC and African stakeholders call for continent‑wide ocean literacy in policy and education. – Aim to integrate scientific data and local knowledge to bolster the blue economy and climate resilience. – Initiative seeks to involve schools, teachers, private sector, and communities in ocean stewardship. During the ongoing 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference…
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Climate Change Threatens to Undermine Goal of Malaria Elimination by 2030
SEO Riders: – Warming will extend mosquito habitat, causing up to 554,000 extra malaria deaths. – Nigeria projected as one of the hardest-hit countries by shifting transmission zones. – Experts urge blending climate action, innovation, and funding to save progress. A recent EnviroNews Nigeria report highlights the alarming threat posed by climate change to the…
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Nigeria & UNESCO Promote Climate‑Resilient WASH in Schools for Sustainable Futures
SEO Riders: – Climate‑resilient WASH upgrades in Nigerian schools Nigeria, in collaboration with UNESCO and development partners, is rolling out a climate‑resilient WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiative targeting schools across the country. The programme includes upgrading facilities—such as gender‑ and disability‑sensitive latrines, solar‑powered boreholes, rainwater harvesting, and storm‑resilient structures—to ensure continued hygiene education and…