AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Pollution: In Port Harcourt, fine soot from illegal crude refining measured 38.7 micrograms per cubic metre in one residential area—more than double the WHO guideline—raising health and climate concerns. Oil Spill Penalties: Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill imposing tougher fines and possible jail terms for oil pollution; the House has begun considering it. Climate Funding: Nigeria estimates it needs $336.5 billion for climate mitigation and adaptation from 2026 to 2035. Forests and Mining: The National Park Service says Nigeria is losing nearly 300 hectares of forest daily, with illegal mining and wildlife trafficking among the threats. Harvest Risks: Farmers with disabilities in Niger State reported poor rice yields after insufficient rainfall and late planting, and called for guidance on planting dates and early-maturing seeds. Lake Chad: Five basin countries have launched a push for earlier flood and drought warnings to help protect millions.
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