Tag: climate change

Education minister advocates sustained action to tackle climate change

By Jeremiah Gaba, Abuja.   The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has raised concern over the current threats posed by climate change and called for pragmatic measures to tackle the problem.   The minister made the call at the…

October 18, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NCF, Lagos govt. sensitise residents to climate change issues

By Henry Oladele, Lagos.   The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Lagos State Ministry of Environment on Saturday staged a walk for nature across the Lagos metropolis to sensitise the people to climate change issues.   The Chairman of…

October 15, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

U.S. commits $200m to address climate change in Nigeria

By Vivian Emoni, Abuja.   The U.S. Government is to commit 200 million U.S. dollars to start up the process on Clean Energy Demand Initiative, to help address climate change in the country.   The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for…

September 13, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Osinbajo rallies African, Caribbean, Pacific states on climate change, others

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Abuja.   Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to collaborate, collectively review and address issues affecting them, especially on peace, security, climate change and debt relief.   Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande,…

May 13, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Osinbajo discusses climate change, coups, others in Tanzania

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and his Tanzanian counterpart, Philip Mpango, on Sunday in Arusha, Tanzania, held bilateral talks.   The two spoke on issues ranging from climate change and technology to deterring unconstitutional changes of government in Africa.   Osinbajo is…

February 27, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Climate Change: Bayelsa most affected due to oil exploration – Diri 

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says the state is one of the most affected states by climate change in Nigeria due to the effects of oil exploration in the state.   A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel…

January 14, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Osinbajo, World Bank MD discuss climate change, energy access

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday in Abuja discussed climate change and energy access issues with Dr Mari Pangestu, World Bank’s Managing Director of Development, Policy and Partnerships.   Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, who spoke with State House correspondents after the…

November 12, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

World Habitat Day: Tech firm calls for technology solutions to curb climate change

An eco-friendly technology company, CANs Park, has called for more technological solutions to curb the menace of climate change in Nigeria.   Mr Olajide Abiose, Managing Partner of the organisation, made the call in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, in…

October 3, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Nigerian lawmakers to combat climate change – Group

Rep. Samuel Onuigbo, the Chairman, Climate Parliamentary Nigeria, says Nigerian lawmakers will make concerted efforts to combat and stem the effects of climate change in the country.   Onuigbo gave the assurance at the inaugural meeting of Climate Parliament Nigeria…

December 16, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Paris Agreement: FG provides policies to address climate change

The Federal Government says it has provided policies and initiatives that are aimed at implementing the Paris Agreement to address climate change and other environmental issues in the country.   The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammad Abubakar made this known at…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·