Category: News
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NAGGW Distributes 5 Million Date Palm Seedlings Across 11 Northern States
SEO Riders: – NAGGW’s Date Palm Seedling Distribution in Northern Nigeria – Combating Desertification through Afforestation Initiatives – Economic Empowerment via Sustainable Agriculture in Nigeria In a strategic move to address desertification and stimulate economic growth, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has initiated the distribution of five million date palm seedlings…
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Springboard for Solutions: Key Takeaways from Nigeria’s First Climate Week 2025
SEO Riders: – Nigeria Climate Week 2025: Strategies and Outcomes – Advancing Nature-Based Solutions in Nigeria – Mobilizing Climate Finance for Sustainable Development Nigeria’s inaugural Climate Week of 2025, themed “Springboard for Solutions,” convened a diverse assembly of stakeholders—including government officials, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and international partners—to address the escalating climate challenges facing…
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Adesina Reflects on Transformative Decade at AfDB, Impacting Over 565 Million Lives
SEO Riders: – AfDB’s Decade of Development Under Adesina – Impact of AfDB’s High 5s Strategy on Africa – Adesina’s Legacy in African Infrastructure and Agriculture As Dr. Akinwumi Adesina concludes his tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), he highlights a decade marked by substantial achievements in Africa’s development landscape. Under his…
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King Dakolo Urges Environmental Awakening in Niger Delta Amid Ongoing Ecological Crisis
SEO Riders: – King Bubaraye Dakolo’s environmental advocacy in Niger Delta – Impact of oil pollution on Niger Delta communities – HOMEF’s role in promoting environmental justice in Nigeria At a recent environmental and cultural book reading event in Benin City, organized by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), King Bubaraye Dakolo of Ekpetiama…
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President Tinubu Charges New NNPCL Board to Revitalize Nigeria’s Economy
SEO Riders: – Tinubu inaugurates new NNPCL board – NNPCL economic reforms 2025 – Nigeria oil production targets On May 22, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the newly appointed board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Emphasizing the critical role of NNPCL in Nigeria’s economic transformation,…
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Communities Urged to Safeguard Great Green Wall Projects
SEO Riders: The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has called on communities in Nigeria’s 11 frontline states to take ownership of its projects and assets. During a high-level advocacy visit to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on May 22, 2025, NAGGW Director-General Mr. Saleh Abubakar emphasized the importance of community involvement…
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Kyrgyzstan Establishes Ak Ilbirs Ecological Corridor to Safeguard Snow Leopards and Biodiversity
SEO Riders: – Kyrgyzstan’s Ak Ilbirs Ecological Corridor – Snow leopard conservation initiatives – Biodiversity protection in Central Asia In April 2025, Kyrgyzstan inaugurated the Ak Ilbirs (Snow Leopard) Ecological Corridor in the Issyk-Kul region, spanning over 792,000 hectares. This corridor connects key protected areas, including Khan-Tengri State Nature Park, Sarychat-Ertash Nature Reserve, and Naryn…
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Asia-Pacific SIDS and Green Climate Fund Forge Stronger Ties for Climate Action
SEO Riders: – Green Climate Fund partnerships with Asia-Pacific SIDS – Climate finance access for Small Island Developing States – Regional climate resilience initiatives in the Pacific In May 2025, over 150 representatives from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Asia-Pacific region convened in the Cook Islands for the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Regional…
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Shell Deepens Gas Distribution in Nigeria to Accelerate Industrial Growth
SEO Riders: Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) is intensifying efforts to expand gas distribution across Nigeria, aiming to bolster industrialization and economic development. At the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja, SNG Managing Director Ralph Gbobo emphasized the critical role of infrastructure in delivering gas efficiently to consumers. He highlighted the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) as…
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Transcorp Launches School Recycling Drive in Lagos to Foster Environmental Stewardship
SEO Riders: – Transcorp’s environmental CSR initiatives in Nigerian schools – School recycling programs promoting sustainability in Lagos – Corporate partnerships enhancing waste management education Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s leading diversified conglomerate, has initiated a nationwide environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project aimed at promoting proper waste management and recycling in schools. Launched on…