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By Abigail Joshua Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Thursday to advocate for a transition to renewable energy as a means of addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Mr Michael David, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Preservation (GIFSEP), highlighted Africa’s vast solar and wind energyContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The World Agritourism Organisation Advocacy (WAOA) has urged government at all levels and stakeholders in Agriculture and Tourism sectors to invest in the creation of Agritoursim Villages. Trust Ogboi, President of WAOA, who made the call during a world news conference organised by the group on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted new Rules of Procedure, which prohibit members from making derogatory remarks about fellow members and West African Heads of State. The regional lawmakers adopted the revised Rules of Procedure during the First Ordinary Session of the Parliament held on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has commenced stakeholder engagement towards developing a sustainability plan for livestock infrastructure constructed across 20 states. Speaking at a workshop on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, expressed concern over the number of developmentContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Amb. Troy Fitrell, U.S. Department of State’s acting Head of Africa Bureau, says the country has now shifted its diplomacy in Sub-Saharan Africa from an ‘assistant-led’ to an ‘investment-led’ strategy. The envoy, who disclosed this in a digital news conference during an official visit to West Africa,Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, has pledged the university’s readiness to commence Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Masters, and Doctoral programmes in Youth Development Work. Lar made this commitment during a high-level courtesy and advocacy visit by a delegation of the Federal MinistryContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has pledged the readiness of the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in mobilising citizens for sustainable economic inclusion. Idris stated this at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Public Relations WeekContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has warned that West Africa and the entire African continent are at risk of severe climate-related disasters. Keyamo raised the alarm, while declaring open a regional workshop of ECOWAS Directors of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs)Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced plansContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Mr Ayuba Yalaks, National Project Coordinator, European Investment Bank-assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation–Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) on Friday convened a high-level meeting with coordinators from the 23 participating states ahead of its official launch. The states are Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo,Continue Reading
