The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has commissioned and handed over 20 resettlement housing units to families displaced by flooding in Benue State. The post Flood: N-HYPPADEC hands over 20 resettlement housing units to displaced families in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
The Benue State Government says it has stepped up efforts to reduce the risk of flooding across the state through early monitoring and preventive measures. Among the steps being implemented is the daily monitoring of river water levels to determine when residents in vulnerable communities should be relocated to safer areas. The Commissioner for Water […] Benue govt strengthens flood prevention, begins daily waterlevel monitoring
An official disclosed that the Abia State Climate Change Policy Document was awaiting the governor’s approval, describing it as a major step toward addressing environmental challenges in the state. The post Abia to begin urgent flood, erosion control works in affected communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Niger State Government has secured a $150 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to finance a 100 megawatts solar power project aimed at expanding electricity access and strengthening the state's energy infrastructure. The post Niger secures $150 million IsDB loan for 100MW solar power project appeared first on Nairametrics.
Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergencyFrance and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave beginsJoe Pinner and Jane ClintonTourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences.“My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was unfolding in full view, not far away. Is this how the world ends?” Continue reading...
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The National Assembly has endorsed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to strengthen its fiscal sustainability through cost-cutting measures and improved revenue generation. Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Hon. Saeed Musa Abdullahi, gave the endorsement on Tuesday during the 2026 Revenue Monitoring Exercise with the […] The post SEC gets National Assembly backing on fiscal sustainability drive appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ghana and Gabon are set to explore greater cooperation in climate action, natural resource management and maritime security, as President John Dramani Mahama and Gabonese President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed ways to address shared environmental and security concerns.
SHINYANGA: THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has directed the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) to closely supervise every stage of the implementation of the second phase of the 100-megawatt solar power plant project to ensure it is completed on schedule, meets the required quality standards and delivers value for money. The minister issued … The post TANESCO tasked to ensure a timely completion of solar power plant in Shinyanga appeared first on Daily News.
CS Ruku said the government has activated all relevant agencies to strengthen preparedness and coordinate responses to the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns driven by climate change.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria through the integration of renewable energy solutions and telecommunications infrastructure. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held […] NCC, REA sign MoU to drive digital infrastructure expansion through renewable energy
As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what's the holdup?
Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergencyFrance and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave beginsJoe Pinner and Jane ClintonTourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences.“My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was unfolding in full view, not far away. Is this how the world ends?” Continue reading...
Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergencyFrance and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave beginsJoe Pinner and Jane ClintonTourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences.“My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was unfolding in full view, not far away. Is this how the world ends?” Continue reading...
The Mozambican government has expressed its willingness to continue cooperating with the Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) in biodiversity conservation, regarding the organization as a strategic partner in the rehabilitation of protected areas, the mobilization of funding, and the promotion of nature-based tourism. According to Pejul Calenga, Director-General of the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC),… Source
The National Assembly has been urged to fast-track the passage of the Chartered Sustainability Professional Institute of Nigeria Bill to establish a regulatory framework for sustainability practice and strengthen the country’s readiness for mandatory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. The call was made by the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) during a public […]
Ghana has signalled its intention to deepen cooperation with Australia by leveraging the country's expertise in sustainable mining and renewable energy, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said.
South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is beginning to close one of the most important gaps in its growth story, according to two new studies. Exits. Two new studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA claim to provide “compelling evidence” that local venture capital can deliver both meaningful investor returns and broader [...] The post SA VC exits show early signs of a maturing venture capital ecosystem appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
DAR ES SALAAM: AS Tanzania continues to urbanise, local governments are increasingly becoming the frontline institutions in responding to climate change. Cities such as Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, Mbeya, Morogoro and Tanga are experiencing more frequent flooding, prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, mounting waste management challenges and growing pressure on public infrastructure. These climaterelated … The post Local governments need green finance for climate-resilient cities appeared first on Daily News.
Prembly, in partnership with MTN, has concluded the inaugural Fraud Intelligence Summit, bringing together executives and senior leaders across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem to strengthen industry-wide collaboration against increasingly sophisticated fraud.To address this challenge, Prembly hosted the fraud intelligence summit, held under the theme “Collaboration Over Competition: Building an Anti-Fraud Ecosystem”, the summit convened regulators, financial […] The post Prembly brings together Nigeria’s financial ecosystem to advance industry collaboration against financial fraud appeared first on Nairametrics.
Lagos, Nigeria – July 27, 2026 — Prembly, in partnership with MTN, has concluded the inaugural Fraud Intelligence Summit, bringing read more Prembly Brings Together Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem to Advance Industry Collaboration Against Financial Fraud
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have urged farmers to adopt climate-smart farming practices to minimise crop losses from flooding.
The conversations at the 2026 Nigeria Environmental Summit (NEST) should not end as another collection of lofty speeches and well-crafted read more Beyond climate talks, Nigeria must build a green economy that works
Malawi has completed the installation of southern Africa’s only utility-scale battery storage system outside South Africa and Namibia, a 20-megawatt facility designed to help stabilise power supplies in one of the world’s least electrified countries. Officials from the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) switched on the battery over the weekend as the country seeks… Source
Johnvents Group, a multinational agribusiness and manufacturing company, has revealed that it has screened more than 50,000 farms to identify and manage deforestation risks as part of efforts to meet increasingly stringent international market requirements. The post Johnvents expands cocoa programme, screens 50,000 farms for deforestation risks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.