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Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has inaugurated the cultivation of 2,000 hectares of commercial maize cultivation in Odukpani Local Government Area through the state government’s Project Grow Initiative. Performing the  inauguration, Otu…

Kano state is set to host a high-level workshop on agricultural transformation scheduled to hold between October 7 and October 8. The workshop, which is to be chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, would focus on agricultural…

Nigerians have been urged to plant and nuture at least 1 tree per annum as a personal climate action to address the challenges of climate change. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment Dr Iziaq Salako,  stated this at the…

The Oyo state government has indicated its plans to eradicate open defecation in both urban and rural areas of the state by 2028 through the use of Satopan toilets. In the bid to achieve the feat, the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and…

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has harped on the importance of effective cold chains to address Nigeria’s food inflation and post-harvest losses. The OTACCWA President, Mr Alexander…

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says the federal government under Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund has approved over N350 billion to support dams and expansion of facilities across Nigeria. Bagudu, made…

The United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) has assured Nigeria of continued support for environmental sustainability projects to ensure a healthy environment. Mrs Ibironke…

The World Bank has pledged to support the federal government in turning Nigerian forests to economic hubs. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja when he hosted a World Bank team. The team was…

The Anambra State chapter of the Red Cross Society of Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to disaster and emergency management, as well as its efforts in combating the effects of climate change in the region. During the official launch…

The Nigerian government says it recognizes the challenges posed by climate change to public health, the health system and health workforce and is putting measures in place for mitigation and adaptation. Nigeria’s Minister of State for…