The Osun State Government has concluded plans to commence planting of over 100,000 trees to tackle challenges related to climate change. Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mayowa Adejoorin, made this known while speaking with reporters in his office, saying that Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the planting of over 100,000 tree seedlings in the forest reserve. He said: “The afforestation …

In order to implement holistically its Climate Action Plan, which was launched in July 2021, the Lagos State Government has launched the ‘Lagos Youth Climate Campaign’. The initiative, which is in collaboration with C40 Cities and with support from the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), started with a climate change workshop organised to involve the youth segment of …

The Special Adviser on Climate Change to the Kaduna State Governor, Hon. Yusuf Idris Amoke has stresses the importance of educating students on issues related to global warming and methods to mitigate environmental degradation. He highlighted the significant role climate education plays in raising awareness among students about coexisting with plants and animals in their environment. He advocated for the …

Nigeria is facing significant health and environmental threats and risks losing $100 billion annually from the impact of climate change, according to a new report. The report released by Agora Policy,  titled, ‘Climate Change and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria’ showed that, climate change is increasing hunger, poverty, disease-burden, migration, conflict and insecurity in Nigeria. The report also showed that the …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has announced significant strides in the realm of solar power, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address climate change issues in Nigeria. When a delegation from the Asteven International Company made a presentation on Renewable Energy and Carbon Credit at the NDDC headquarters in Port …

Stanbic IBTC Plc, weekend, provided 30,000 units of trees to be planted in 10 states of the federation. The financial institution said the move was one of the measures it is taking to reduce carbon emissions and then create a positive social, environmental and economic impact in the nation. The Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Dr. Demola Sogunle, disclosed …

Catholic bishops under the auspices of Caritas Nigeria have warned of imminent dangers from climate change on Nigeria, following various abuses of the environment ranging from illegal mining, indiscriminate drilling of bole holes and cutting of trees. The chief executive officer of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, and other bishops gave the warning while speaking at the 13th-anniversary celebration …

Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to support the “Arts for Climate Change” initiative through the development of climate solutions towards the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Renowned for its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, the state government, Solution 17 and Premium Trust Bank said they are thrilled to contribute to the dialogue in a partnership, …

HP announced on Tuesday new global research conducted by Morning Consult revealing the serious actions many parents are taking due to climate change, from everyday decisions to long-term family planning. The study among parents in India, Mexico, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States found that 91 per cent of parents are concerned about the climate crisis, leading to changes that …