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Planetary Boundaries: COP16 Outlines Critical Steps in Keeping Land Safe
The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) has launched a major new scientific report a day ahead the opening of the 16th meeting of COP.
The report which charts an urgent course correction…
Jigawa State, World Bank Launch 47 Solar Boreholes Project
The Jigawa State Government in North-West Nigeria and the World Bank-Assisted Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) have flagged off the drilling of 47 solar-powered boreholes.
This initiative aims to provide clean…
Kwara Govt Flags Off planting Of 160, 000 Trees To Curb Deforestation
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting sustainable development, aimed at improving the quality of life for Kwarans, by planting 160,000 trees, to curb…
Nigeria Urges Mineral Title Holders To Prioritise Environmental And Community Responsibilities.
Mineral title holders in Nigeria have been called to take their environmental and community obligations seriously to avoid enforcement of compliance.
The Director of Mines and Environmental Compliance at the Ministry…
Kogi State: Many Missing As Boat With 200 Passengers Capsizes
The National Inland Waterways (NIWA), has confirmed a boat accident involving no fewer than 200 market women from Kogi state.
The Head of the Media Department of NIWA, Suleman Makama, who confirmed the incident on Friday, said that the…
IWMI Study To Enhance Support/Investment For Circular Economy
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and its partners involved in the West and Central African Food Systems Transformation (TAFS-WCA) Initiative have carried out a study to assess the investment climate for circular…
Nigeria, France Sign Agreements on Infrastructure, Food Security
Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed two agreements to foster collaboration in developing essential infrastructure and ensuring long-term agricultural sustainability and food…
COP29: Ministers Commended For Commitment Towards Greening Education
Ministers from member countries of the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) have been commended for their commitments to take further action on greening education in their respective nations.
Founder International…
NADF Set To Reengineer Agriculture Through Support For Primary Production
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) is set to support Nigeria’s food security drive through increased farmer’s access to needed inputs to boost primary production in the country.
The Executive Secretary of NADF…
SeedConnect Africa Conference 2024 Set To Address Food Insecurity In Africa
The 2024 SeedConnect Africa Conference has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, bringing together seed stakeholders on the continent to chart a way forward for the seed sector to boost food availability and security.
The 2 days…