The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to take a leading role in Ghana’s response to climate change, urging them to translate national commitments into practical results at the community level.
The ANEG Foundation has launched a climate awareness and tree-planting initiative at Amedeka, bringing together 35 participants to promote environmental sustainability and encourage young people to take an active role in climate action. The exercise, held on Friday, October 23, 2026, involved climate advocates, Environmental Club students and members of the foundation who planted fruit trees on a designated piece of land. The seedlings included pawpaw, mango, lime and soursop, selected to expand green spaces and promote the environmental benefits of tree planting in local communities. The initiative forms part of the foundation’s efforts to advance climate action, protect the environment and encourage youth participation in building greener and healthier communities.
Abia State Police Command has confirmed that a man who attempted to rescue a teenage girl from a water-filled ditch at Faulks Road, Aba, was swept away alongside the girl during Sunday’s downpour. The post Police confirm man, teenager swept away by flood in Aba appeared first on Vanguard News.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said President Bola Tinubu has approved the provision of 500,000 solar-powered lights for rural households in the South-East. The post Tinubu approves 500,000 solar lights for S’East households — Deputy Speaker, Kalu appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s Environment Minister, Balarabe Lawal, has arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, for the high-level segment of the UN Biodiversity Conference, where ministers are expected to address funding gaps and accelerate implementation of global biodiversity targets. The post CBD COP17: Nigeria’s environment minister arrives Armenia for biodiversity talks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Monday, flagged off the Renewed Hope Light Up Project in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, targeting
Experts from African governments and civil society organisations have discussed emerging community-based conservation models that could help countries meet the global target of conserving 30 per cent of land and marine areas by 2030. The post CBD COP17: Experts explore new conservation models to advance Africa’s 30×30 goals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a group-wide climate action campaign to promote sustainable business practices and expand
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a Group-wide Climate Action Week to deepen climate awareness, promote responsible environmental practices and advance sustainable finance across its African and international operations. The five-day campaign, running from October 26 to 30, 2026, is themed “Banking on Africa’s Climate Future” and reflects the Bank’s commitment to integrating […]
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The North-East Regional Coordinating Council is promoting solar-powered water systems and dry-season farming to help communities adapt to climate change, as rivers dry up and traditional sources of irrigation become increasingly unreliable.
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has launched a Group-wide Climate Action Week to deepen climate awareness, promote responsible environmental practices and advance sustainable finance across its African and international operations. The five-day campaign, running from October 26 to 30, 2026, is themed “Banking on Africa’s Climate Future” and reflects the Bank’s […]
Dike Onwuamaeze and Oluchi Chibuzor The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the government to create predictable regulatory and commercial environment to attract private investments into
Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu says President Bola Tinubu has approved 500,000 solar-powered lights for rural households in the South East region. Kalu stated this at the flag-off of the Renewed Hope Light-up distribution of 26 33KVA transformers and 10,000 solar-powered lights and fans to communities in Bende Federal […]
The Federal Government has pledged support for Cross River State’s maiden Climate Transition Plan, expressing its readiness to help the state attract climate finance, access emerging carbon markets and develop investment projects that combine environmental conservation with economic growth. The post FG backs C’River climate transition plan, targets carbon market investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
All names of individuals interviewed for this article have been changed their safety and privacy. The Fatal Rain of Wadi Saleh In mid-September 2026, when rain finally touched the parched soil of Jebel Issa in North Darfur’s Al-Malha locality, it did not bring life, but rather severe ecological and economic devastation. Under normal conditions along this fragile Sahelian belt, the rainy season begins in mid-June or early July and extends through late September This predictable precipitation serves as the ultimate lifeline for rainfed millet and sorghum farming, as well as the primary water source for livestock grazing across the northern […] The post Delayed Rains and Broken Routes: War and Climate Crisis in North Darfur’s Jebel Issa appeared first on African Arguments.
Tasks from determining asylum seekers’ ages to border surveillance now involve AI, says Open Rights Group AI has been embedded across the Home Office in near-total secrecy, reinforcing the so-called hostile environment for immigration, according to research.Tasks from the detection of potential sham marriages to determining the age of asylum seekers and checking through the contents of phones of new arrivals now involve use of the technology, according to a report by Open Rights Group (ORG). Continue reading...
Kayode Tokede United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has launched a Group-wide Climate Action Week to deepen climate awareness, promote responsible environmental practices and advance sustainable finance across its African
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third women’s award after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati’s three-year reign.
Dike Onwuamaeze The Bank of Industry (BOI) has said that it created 15 tech and innovation hubs across the country, which have impacted over 9,220 aspiring entrepreneurs and led to
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player in 25 years to claim football’s most prestigious individual award. The Bayern Munich striker received the trophy from Brazilian legend Ronaldo at the ceremony in London, where an enthusiastic crowd erupted into chants of his name following the announcement. Kane’s triumph ends […]
SgurrEnergy, an India-headquartered renewable energy consultancy, is targeting 400 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity designed and engineered globally by 2030,
The Oyo State Government has urged residents to take precautions against extreme heat, conserve water and adopt other preventive measures as the state transitions from the rainy season to the dry season. The advisory was issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, following forecasts indicating the possibility of prolonged dry conditions […]