Nearly $7 trillion is invested globally each year in activities that have a direct negative impact on nature from both public and private sector sources – equivalent to roughly 7 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – according to the latest State of Finance for Nature report released today at COP28 by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners. The report finds that in 2022, investments in nature-based solutions totaled approximately $200 billion, but finance flows to activities directly harming nature were more than 30 times larger. It exposes a concerning disparity between the volumes of finance to…
Author: Humsi
The world is welcoming with caution a landmark decision, referred to as the Global Stocktake, in which nearly 200 countries pledged to move away from fossil fuels, a breakthrough that came in the waning hours of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). The final text, released on 13 December, avoided calling for the “phase out” of coal, oil and gas, as many nations had hoped. But it did stipulate the tripling of new investments in renewable energy and the “transitioning away” from fossil fuels in power systems. It marked the first time a COP final decision had singled out fossil…
The National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA) has elected new national officers to pilot affairs of the association for the next three years. In an election which was witnessed by the Vice Chancellor of NOUN Professor Olufemi Peters, delegate members of the alumni from 36 states and FCT voted for their preferred candidates in Abuja. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Peters who was represented by the Head of Marketing in the Directorate of Advancement and Linkages, Mr Olademeji Tiamiyu commended the peaceful conduct of the Alumni election and charged the new executives to be good ambassadors of the university.…
By Miriam Humbe Benue is the seventh State recommended in the first phase for construction of 1,000 housing units. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume said this on Sunday in his home State, Benue during a homecoming event. Senator Akume said that the building constructions would be done in fulfilment of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise. The SGF said: “This has nothing to do with politics. It has everything to do with the economic realities. Some people’s homes were destroyed. “It is in good faith and it is in the interest of those who were…
By Miriam Humbe Homecoming Reception in honour of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, fnim, CON, on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 at the City Bay, Makurdi, Benue State. Makurdi Golf and Country Club immortalised the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, named Hole 10 after him as part of activities to mark his 70th Birthday Celebration in Makurdi, Benue State on Sunday, 24th December, 2023.
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet) on Sunday, predicted a three-day dust haze especially across the north and other parts of the country. NiMet therefore advised airline operators to get updated weather reports from the Agency for effective planning in their operations. NiMet also advised people with Asthma and other respiratory issues to take adequate precautions in view of the present weather situations. The weather Agency again, told the public to take necessary precautions. According to NiMet’s prediction, Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2–5km is expected over the Northern region, the North Central and the Inland…
By Nana Musa Mrs Miriam Nshile, the founder, Women Solidarity Initiative Development (WOSID), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has donated food items and pesticides to some groups of women farmers. Nshile on Saturday, said that the goodwill in distribution to the widows and orphans was in the warm spirit of Christmas. She urged well-meaning Nigerians, stakeholders, and the government to support the women as they deserve all the assistance they can get to survive. Miriam Nshile said: “We want the government to support these hard working women who have nothing to show for their hard work. “They usually borrow farming equipment…
The Federal government on Friday, declared December 25th, 26th and January 1st as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebrations. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in Abuja. A statement signed by the Director overseeing office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Peter Egbodo said, the Minister felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the festive occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings of humility, service, compassion, patience peace and righteousness that His…
We are deeply concerned about the recent illegal killings of elephants and other wildlife species across the country which involves the killing of two elephants by the military in Kala Balge, Borno State at the instance of a Local Government Chairman and the killing of another elephant by a Professor from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The Ministry also received similar unpleasant information on the killing of two booted eagles that migrated all the way from Europe but met their deaths in both Kebbi and Sokoto States. Efforts are being made by my Ministry to retrieve the transmitters attached…
By Miriam Humbe The Police Recruitment Board has approved January 8th as the date for the commencement of screening for successful applicants for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Police Service Commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. The Board met on Thursday at the Corporate Headquarters of the Police Service Commission in Jabi, Abuja and took several decisions in respect of the next stages of the recruitment exercise. At the close of the Recruitment Portal early in December, 416, 270 Nigerian youths were…
By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Command, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, heartily felicitates with Christian faithfuls and residents of the State on the forth coming Christmas and New year Celebration. A statement signed on Friday by the PPRO, DSP Rahman Nansel said that the CP has deployed 4,500 Police operatives to the nooks and crannies of the State in order to ensure public safety throughout the yuletide. The deployment is characterised by visibility policing at all worship centers and recreational facilities, high security presence shall be maintained on the highways to ensure safety of travelers and undercover…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) generated over N56 billion in the year 2023. Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera said this on Thursday at a strategic media engagement in Abuja. Themed: “Reflections on the Road So Far, and Road Ahead”, the EVC said that 90 percent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) was obtained through payment of penalties by defaulting companies in the country. He said that the FCCPC remitted N22.4billion to the federal government. The Executive Vice Chairman was appointed at the helm of affairs in the FCCPC, then known as…