By David Arome Nigerian streets are turning into flood traps as drainages meant to channel water are clogged with plastic waste. This practice is largely fuelled by the wrong perception that water would take the waste away, leading to environmental crisis. The usual excitement that comes when it rains turns out to be an unforgettable […]
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An edition of Climate Fact File hosted by Ify Onyekwere on the 19th of February 2025 on People’s 105.5FM Abuja, was focused on “Climate Resilience for Vulnerable Communities”, which featured an environmentalist Uzochukwudinma A. Otakpor who shared insights on sustainability, personal responsibility, and grassroots initiatives that are driving change, particularly among marginalized populations. Ms Otakpor’s
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On the Climate Fact File program, hosted by Ify Onyekwere on People’s 105.5FM Abuja, Nigeria, Amb Usman Bashir Shagari, National Speaker of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) and Climate Action Advocate, discussed the role of Nigerian youth in climate action and policy implementation. He emphasized that while policy-making is the government’s responsibility, the
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NCCCS Engages with Bayelsa State Governor on Mangrove Conservation In a recent meeting, the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) engaged with Senator Douye Diri, the Governor of Bayelsa State, to address pressing climate change issues and look into opportunities for collaboration. The gathering led by Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director General, NCCCS, presented key
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In a bold step towards preserving one of Nigeria’s most critical ecosystems, the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has named Olumide Idowu as a technical member for the Niger Delta Mangroves Awareness Initiative. This marks the nation’s renewed focus on safeguarding mangrove forests, vital not only for biodiversity but also as a frontline defense
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By Ify Onyekwere The National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) has launched its plans for 2025 with a press interactive session held on January 10, 2025, outlining key strategies for climate solutions and promoting sustainability in Nigeria. Dr. Nkiruka Chidia Maduekwe, the Director-General and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, highlighted the urgent need
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Climate change remains one of the greatest challenges of our era, often perceived as an abstract global threat. However, tangible actions can transform this looming crisis into a shared mission for a sustainable future. Dr. Michael Terungwa David, an environmental expert, shares five impactful ways individuals can contribute to climate action in 2025. Embrace a
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Legal experts from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have underscored that States hold binding obligations under international law to protect the climate system. This assertion was made during the landmark climate hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which concluded oral proceedings on December 13, 2024. Representing nearly 100 States and
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By Ify Onyekwere The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has reiterated its dedication to addressing land degradation and desertification in Nigeria at the ongoing 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Sale Abubakar, Director-General of NAGGW,
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By Ogeyi Ebinyi At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to global climate goals through strategic engagements and advocacy. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, held talks with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to secure technical support for Nigeria’s climate and meteorological capacity-building efforts.
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