AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGas & Water Safety in Rivers: Civil society groups in Bille, Degema (Rivers State) are demanding urgent action over gas bubbles and leaks contaminating groundwater, wells and fish, with residents asking for a state of emergency. Oil Pollution & Accountability: Legal and environmental experts warn that oil pollution is undermining Nigeria’s sustainability goals, while calls grow for enforceable rules and legal accountability for oil and gas firms. Climate Resilience Policy Push: Researchers and stakeholders urge evidence-informed climate policy reforms in Kwara, citing rising drought and flooding risks, weak early warning access, and declining farm productivity. Clean Energy Finance: The Islamic Development Bank approved US$2.8bn in development financing, including US$150m for Niger State’s solar project to expand clean power and climate resilience. Water Disappearing Globally: A new satellite-based look highlights shrinking lakes and rivers worldwide, underscoring “continental drying” pressures. Niger Mining Sovereignty: In Niamey, Niger’s mines ministry talks with GoviEx on a revised convention for restarting the Madaouela uranium project, aiming for stronger state control and better fiscal terms. Weather Watch: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall in parts of Nigeria, with northern states seeing sunny mornings before afternoon storms.
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