Category: climate change
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Lake Chad Basin: AfDB Pledges Support, German Official Urges Stronger Regional Cooperation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged continued support for the Lake Chad Basin, announcing that it has invested more than $2 billion over the past two decades in projects that have benefited 15.3 million people affected by the region’s crises. Dr. Riadh Ben Messaoud, Lead Coordinator for West…
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Lake Chad Basin Governors Convene in Maiduguri for Regional Stability Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Leaders from across the Lake Chad Basin region are set to gather in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria, on Wednesday Jan. 29, for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. The three-day summit, themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security, and Sustainable…
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LCBC, UNDP, AUC Discuss Key Issues Ahead of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum Hosted by Yobe
By Abdulkareem Haruna Ndjamena, CHAD– January 22, 2025 – Yobe State is set to welcome dignitaries from across the Lake Chad Basin region for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security and Sustainable Development for a Resilient…
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Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Yobe State Government is preparing to host the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum from January 29 to 31, 2025, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. This forum aims to tackle ongoing regional challenges, particularly the enduring impact of the Boko Haram conflict, alongside issues such as extreme…
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Agric Minister Calls for Innovative Solutions to Combat Food Insecurity in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna Lagos, Nigeria – In a powerful address at the Food and Energy Security in Africa Conference, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, emphasized the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat the escalating threat of food insecurity in Nigeria. He warned that this growing crisis not only jeopardizes…
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FAO Launches Support for Farmers in Borno After Devastating Floods
By Abdul Kareem KHADDAMARI, Borno (tHT) — To help farmers recover from the severe flooding that devastated most parts of Northeast Nigeria in September, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has on Saturday Nov. 16 launched its 2024/2025 edition of the Dry Season Input Distribution program. The effort aims to support 49,000 farmers as they…
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NEDC Strengthens Ties with Lake Chad Basin Commission to Tackle Environmental Challenges
By Abdul Kareem The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken steps to deepen its collaboration with the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address the environmental crises facing the region. This partnership is central to the implementation of the North East Stabilization and Development Master Plan (NESDMP), which prioritizes a ‘Protected Environment’ among its…
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NEDC Meets Transport Union Officials on Ambitious Plan for 10,000 Electric Vehicles
By Abdul Kareem The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has today convened a roundtable discussion on the roll out of e-vehicles at its headquarters, led by Managing Director Dr. Mohammed Goni Alkali. The session brought together key stakeholders, including officials from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the National Association of Road Transport…
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Maiduguri Flood: Southern Borno Stakeholders Donate ₦200 million
By Abdul Kareem A delegation led by Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur, had on Tuesday visited Governor Babagana Zulum to present a ₦200 million donations raised by the people of Southern Borno. This effort was part of a community initiative responding to the governor’s call for assistance. The funds, collected from Southern Borno…
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Maiduguri Flood: Former VP Atiku Abubakar Visits Maiduguri, Donates ₦100 Million
By Abdul Kareem Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, donated ₦100 million on Sunday to aid in the recovery from the devastating flood that struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Tuesday. Mr. Abubakar, who also serves as the Waziri of Adamawa, calls for a holistic approach to providing a lasting solution to…
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