Criticism of Nigerian lawmakers for violating laws and ignoring Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) despite spending on renovations, a special report on disinformation and ethnic tensions, and an investigation into suspicious funds. CSOs criticize COP29's inadequate climate finance decisions, calling for recognition of the Rights of Nature and biodiversity protection.
Nigerian lawmakers have been criticized for violating their country's law and ignoring the needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) despite spending N42 billion on renovations. A special report highlights how disinformation has fueled ethnic tensions in Kaduna. An investigation into the money trail of a former National Security Adviser reveals suspicious financial transactions.
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have criticized the outcomes of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, for its failure to address climate finance adequately. The COP29 resolution includes a new global objective to mobilize $1.3 trillion in climate finance directed toward developing nations by 2035, and a pledge by wealthy nations to provide $300 billion annually to poorer countries. CSOs call for the recognition of the Rights of Nature and the protection of forests and biodiversity
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