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Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian minister of foreign affairs and COP27 president-designate, said the country is ready to host the climate conference scheduled for November 6 to 18. With over 30,000 delegates registered, Shoukry said the COP27 presidency is doing “our utmost to create a conducive environment for successful negotiations and ambitious, credible and concrete outcomes.
Ahead of COP27, civil society organisations have called on delegates to examine Nigeria’s climate situation and make decisions that will benefit the country. During a green ball walk for climate over the weekend, Aderonke Oguleye-Bello said Nigeria is highly impacted by climate change and it will be right if actions are taken to improve the climatic and environmental situation. She also asked the presidential candidates to prioritise climate change in their manifesto ahead of the 2023 elections.
Sunday Jackson, executive secretary of the Abia State Emergency Management Agency , said so far, up to 21 persons have died as a result of flooding in the state. While receiving some relief materials from the National Emergency Management Agency last week, Jackson said the assistance will help cushion the effects of the disaster.
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Naira redesign: Kidnappers will demand ransom in dollars, says Gumi | TheCableAhmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, says the Naira redesign policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will make kidnappers resort to dollars for ransom.
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Fasoranti, Afenifere leader, blesses Tinubu’s presidential bid -- after Adebanjo endorsed Obi | TheCableReuben Fasoranti, a leader of Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-cultural group, on Sunday, prayed for the success of Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid.
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