President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, signed the N2.176 trillion Supplementary Appropriation Act in Abuja. A statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said this was to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and address Nigeria’s critical infrastructure deficit, amongst other considerations. The President signed the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2023, in his office at the State House in the presence of key government officials such as the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume. Others were Majority Leader…
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Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has said that the Federal Government was committed to fair, transparent and accountable electoral system, as foundation of democracy in the country. A statement signed on Tuesday by Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information in the SGF’s office revealed that the SGF said this on Tuesday while inaugurating the Stakeholders Meeting on Policy Oversight for Electoral Integrity in Nigeria. The meeting was convened by his office, in collaboration with the African Electoral Integrity Initiative in Abuja. Senator Akume said the gathering was the convergence of the nation’s collective interest with…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of 20 qualified Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). Nine current Federal Commissioners have been appointed to a second term in office: (1) Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke — Abia (2) Dr. Clifford Zirra — Adamawa — Reappointed (3) Mr. Chidi Christopher Ezeoke — Anambra — Reappointed (4) Barr. Isa Audu Buratai — Borno — Reappointed (5) Bishop Alex Ukam — Cross River (6) Ms. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba — Delta (7) Dr. Jeremiah Ogbonna Nwankwegu — Ebonyi (8) Dr. Tony Aiyejina — Edo — Reappointed…
A major new report published today finds that governments plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, and 69% more than would be consistent with 2°C. This comes despite 151 national governments having pledged to achieve net-zero emissions and the latest forecasts which suggest global coal, oil, and gas demand will peak this decade, even without new policies. When combined, government plans would lead to an increase in global coal production until 2030, and in global oil and gas production until at least 2050, creating an ever-widening fossil fuel production gap over time. The report’s main…
By Miriam Humbe Emir of Nasarawa and former Minister of Environment, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibril, has said there’s the critical need to have all hands on deck to tackle the arising Climate Change challenges. The Emir said this on Tuesday at the one-day seminar hosted by Development Agenda in collaboration with Environment Media Correspondent Association of Nigeria (EMCAN) in Abuja. The Royal Father said environmental issues had become global challenges and emphasized that Nigeria was not left out in view of the challenges facing the country. He said: “We have issues of land encroachment, oil pollution, deforestation…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas) RT. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo (3rd left) flanked by other dignitaries listening to presentation on how Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) can power Four Stroke Engine Tricycle and Petro Generator while inspecting various exhibition stands at the ongoing 13th LPGAS Conference and Exhibition in Abuja. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to create a conducive environment for the sustainable growth of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector in the country. A statement signed on Tuesday by Deputy Director Press and Public Relations in the Petroleum Ministry, Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) said that the Minister of State…
*Says At Least 40% Internal Conflicts Linked To Exploitation Of Natural Resources Though humanity has always counted its war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed cities and livelihoods, the environment has often remained the unpublicized victim of war. Water wells have been polluted, crops torched, forests cut down, soils poisoned, and animals killed to gain military advantage. Furthermore, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has found that over the last 60 years, at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts have been linked to the exploitation of natural resources, whether high-value resources such as timber,…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations. NDIC proudly secured the top position in the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) 2023 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS). A statement signed on Sunday by NDIC’s Director, Communication & Public Affairs, Bashir Nuhu said this remarkable achievement marked the second time that NDIC had achieved the prestigious first place, after been ranked first in the 2021 EICS. The ICPC’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) is an annual assessment tool designed…
By Miriam Humbe The Emir of Nasarawa, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibril is expected to lead other stakeholders on Tuesday, to brainstorm on Nigeria’s preparedness for the United Nations Framework Convention on the Climate Change’s Conference of Parties (COP28) due to hold in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The parley in Abuja is being jointly organized by a foremost analytical magazine, Development Agenda and the Environmental Media Correspondents Association of Nigeria (EMCAN), comprising print, electronic and online journalists accredited to cover the Environment sector. This information was contained in a press release signed by the Publisher, Development Agenda,…
The world is sleeping on adaptation, even as the wake-up call nature is sending us becomes shriller. This year, we saw temperature records tumble. Again. We saw more floods, heatwaves, droughts and wildfires pour misery upon vulnerable communities. The international community should be throwing hundreds of billions of dollars at helping developing nations adapt to these impacts. It isn’t. This report tells us that the difference between the climate adaptation finance needs of developing countries and international public finance flows is over 50 per cent higher than previous estimates. This puts the adaptation finance gap in the range of US$194-366…
Ejikeme By Nana Musa The National Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Pensioners (FCSP), Mr Sunday Omezi, has commended the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) management it programmes aimed at improving pensioners’ welfare. Omezi at a news conference on Friday in Abuja disassociated the association from recent publication against the directorate. He said that PTAD under the leadership of Mrs Chioma Ejikeme, the Executive Secretary, has achieved a lot of progress, including the “I am Alive” initiative, among others. “We must say that the reappointment of the second tenure of Ejikeme is a well-deserved one, in view of her track…
In 2023, temperature records toppled, while storms, floods, droughts and heatwaves caused devastation. UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that progress on climate adaptation is slowing when it should be accelerating to catch up with these rising climate change impacts. What’s new in this year’s report? The report – which looks at progress in planning, financing and implementing adaptation actions – finds that the adaptation finance needs of developing countries are 10-18 times as big as international public finance flows. This is over 50 per cent higher…