World News
COP27: UK approves £95m climate finance for Nigeria
By Adeleye Kunle
The United Kingdom has announced an investment of £95million on climate resilient and sustainable agriculture in Nigeria.
UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly made the pledge at the Conference of Parties (COP) 27 on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Propcom+ is a UK International Climate Finance (ICF) programme supporting the transformation of Nigeria’s rural economy.
Cleverly said the intervention will enhance output, adapt and build resilience, and protect and restore nature.
At least 4 million Nigerians, including 2 million women, will be empowered to adjust to the effects of climate change while reducing emissions.
Cleverly explained that the programme will help address key barriers to sustainable agricultural development in the country
-
Politics4 days agoJUST-IN: George Turnah Welcomes Isaac Amakuro’s Disassociation from G-House Political Family
-
News6 days agoJUST-IN: Police declare Portable wanted, slam attempted murder and four other alleged offences on him
-
Breaking News6 days agoEdwin Clark dies at 97
-
Politics7 days agoREBUTTAL: TEKENANE ABAKA REMAINS SUBSTANTIVE CDC CHAIRMAN OF BILABIRI 1 COMMUNITY
-
Politics7 days agoIt is disrespectful to Nigeria; however, self-respect must come first,” declared Sen Ndume regarding Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to the Chief of Defence Staff.
-
Politics7 days agoUPDATE: Thirty-six Lagos legislators express their unwavering confidence in the Speaker as the assembly adjourns its plenary session indefinitely.
-
News7 days agoJUST-IN: Lagos Gets New Commissioner Of Police
-
Politics6 days agoYou Have 72hurs To Resign Your Appointments From Gov Diri’s Govt: Alabh George Turnah Tells Loyalist.