COP28 ends with agreement on fossil fuels, but reservations remain

PT updates from COP28 COP28: Why two Nigerian agencies signed MoU in Dubai – Official   Nigerians, in the past week, criticised the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for signing the MoU in Dubai. Read More... At COP28 in Dubai, Nigeria calls for equity in tackling climate crisis "Any durable solution must be based on cooperative fairness," said Balarabe Lawal Nigeria's Minister of Environment who delivered the speech on behalf of the president. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   What do you think about our editorial on Why Nigeria's insecurity is intractable? Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. COP28: Over 150 countries endorse UAE declaration on Agric food systems in Dubai The COP28 official described the endorsement as a "historic moment" for food systems and Agriculture at the ongoing climate change summit in Dubai. COP28: New draft deal calls for fossil fuel transition The draft communique of COP28, published Wednesday morning, includes much stronger language on moving away from the dirtiest sources of energy. COP28: Nigeria rejects calls to phase out fossil fuels COP28: Nigeria rejects call to phase out fossil fuels Nigerian government says the call for phase-out of fossil fuels is unfair to Nigeria. UPDATED: COP28: World leaders adopt decision to transition from fossil fuels "Transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve net zero by 2050 in keeping with the science," the adopted text said. COP28: Cross River, Oando sign MoU on wind energy The Cross River Government has entered into a partnership with Oando Clean Energy on provision of wind power in the state. COP28 ends with agreement on fossil fuels, but reservations remain United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says limiting global heating to 1.5°C will be impossible without the phase-out of fossil fuels. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! www.premiumtimesng.com Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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No N1 billion foreign trip in trade ministry's budget, minister clarifies

PT Evening Munch Hey subscribers! We've taken some time to put together some amazing collection of stories! Don't miss your chance to catch up on some amazing reads!!! No N1 billion foreign trip in trade ministry's budget, minister clarifies Trade, Industry and Investments Minister, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the N1.6 billion in the budget was allocated for the maintenance of the Nigerian Trade Office in Geneva. We are expanding our newsletter offering and would like to know what newsletters you, our loyal readers, would be interested in receiving from PREMIUM TIMES. Kindly fill in this survey. It should take no longer than five (5) minutes to complete. Thank you. TAKE THE SURVEY! ECOWAS Court rejects US prisoner's request for transfer to Nigeria The Nigerian had told ECOWAS Court he had already served eight years of the 12 years jail time imposed on him, and that he was due for release in May 2026. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   Tell us your opinion on the story below and you may be featured in a follow up article. SEE STORY HERE   What do you think about our editorial on the CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria? SEE STORY HERE Three dead, scores injured as robbers raid banks in Ekiti The robbers attacked the Ikere office of the Amotekun Corps before raiding the banks. Kaduna Airstrike: Tudun Biri leadership distances self from legal suit against Nigerian govt Balarabe Garba, the village head, said no one in the community bears the name "Dalhatu Salihu". US-based don recounts ordeal at hands of Nigerian immigration, police officers "Everything went well in Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic, until I stepped into Nigeria," the US-based Nigerian professor says. www.premiumtimesng.com Copyright © 2023 Premium Times, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.