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Despite significant food insecurity, Nigeria has been identified as the continent's largest food-wasting nation. International partners are urging urgent action to address this challenge, which exacerbates climate change and economic losses.
Investment analyst Precious Balogun has highlighted significant structural weaknesses within Nigeria's agricultural sector, citing insecurity, climate vulnerability, and inefficient supply chains as major threats to food security.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has urged for urgent investments in weather observation systems, emphasizing that Nigeria's resilience to extreme climate events is reliant on high-quality meteorological data.
Kenya is grappling with severe flooding and torrential rains that have led to at least 81 deaths. The ongoing rains have devastated villages, resulted in substantial crop losses, and displaced thousands of individuals.
A recent report from the UN indicates that the last decade, from 2015 to 2025, is the hottest in history, with alarming implications for global warming. The report warns that Earth is approaching a critical warming threshold.
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has issued a stark warning about the rapid deforestation in Nigeria, revealing that the country has lost close to 90% of its forest cover over the past three decades. The foundation is urging immediate action to protect remaining natural resources.
Northern Nigeria's longstanding relationship with its environment is deteriorating, with rising desertification affecting agricultural stability. This situation calls for urgent political attention as economic and social consequences escalate.
Adeola Akinremi, former Features Editor at THISDAY, has launched his first poetry collection titled 'Scattered Ground,' which encapsulates themes of conflict, climate change, governance, and personal narratives from various continents.
France has issued a warning that it might halt the disbursement of climate funding to India unless the country enhances its climate change commitments. This follows a significant trade agreement signed between India and the European Union.
The House of Representatives is working on a National Decarbonisation Bill aimed at establishing a robust framework to aid Nigeria's shift towards a low-carbon economy, deemed essential for fostering economic opportunities in various sectors. The bill is set for public hearing this month.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is enhancing efforts to manage health risks associated with climate change. A workshop highlighted the plans for a climate-health early warning system in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has launched the 'Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour' (REHCCAT), a nationwide initiative designed to foster climate resilience and sustainable development across Nigeria. The program aims to transform climate awareness into tangible actions by engaging various stakeholders.
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a nationwide campaign to address climate change. This initiative was kicked off during an Environmental Education Workshop in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of environmental sustainability.
The Nigerian federal government has introduced the Nigeria Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) Fund Programme, aiming to enhance long-term economic diversification, especially in rural areas. This initiative was launched at an event in Abuja, marking a strategic move for the country's economic future.
Nigeria has successfully secured a $62.8 million loan from the Kuwait Fund aimed at enhancing climate-resilient school facilities and increasing educational access for marginalized children across the country.
