Sustainable Development Through Green Technology Innovation In Nigeria
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Green technology innovation is crucial for sustainable development in Nigeria, with potential impacts on the environment, social well-being, and economic growth. Some progress has been recorded in the renewable energy sector and agriculture through the work being done at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) to mention a few. Beyond solar and agroforestry, waste management and green building […]
Harnessing Anaerobic Digestion For Biogas Production In Nigeria
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Nigeria’s reliance on fossil fuel generated GHG emissionsof 100.389MT CO2 in the year 2022, ranking Nigeria to be 4th largest emitter of carbon in Africa. Anaerobic digesters are a great innovation for the country’s renewable energy options. Nigeria has abundant sources of organic waste suitable for biogas production. For instance cattle waste alone has the potential of yielding about 25.53 billion cubic meters of biogas about 169 541.66 MWh of electricity and 88.19 […]
Climate Finance and Emerging Issues from COP 29: What Next for Nigeria?
KEY TAKEAWAYS: COP29 set new, ambitious financial goals, including tripling the annual climate finance commitment for developing countries to $300 billion and aiming to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. The Loss and Damage Fund, established during COP27, was further operationalized at COP29. This fund aims to assist vulnerable countries in dealing with climate-related disasters. COP29 made progress in refining international carbon market rules to enhance environmental integrity and prevent double-counting, which is vital for […]
The Linkages Between Climate Change and Watershed Development in Nigeria
Key Takeaways Climate change exacerbates water scarcity and water related hazards. Watershed management guarantees water and soil conservation for food and water security. Healthier watersheds support ecosystems and advance climate change resilience Development projects should incorporate watershed management into their program design to support climate change resilience. Nigeria has about 277 watersheds with only 57 of them prime for development under sustainable management practices to foster climate resilience. INTRODUCTION In 2012, Nigeria suffered an estimated […]
Flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State: A Complex Interaction of Natural and Human Factors
Location Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Jere and Konduga, Borno State, Nigeria Incident Date Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Background Nearly a week after the flood incident in Borno State which flooded Maiduguri and its environs, the magnitude of devastation has left observers and experts alike in awe. Relevant emergency and humanitarian agencies have been overwhelmed due to limited logistical support to evacuate and relocate victims. So far, over 300,000 temporarily displaced people have been registered in 30 […]
