AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlood Risk Alert: Nigeria’s hydrology agency NiHSA warns of high riverine flood risk from Aug 19–25 across Lagos, Kaduna, Delta and 29 other states, urging communities on floodplains to move to higher ground. Climate & Health: New Lancet research says extreme heat impacts on people 60+ are “underestimated,” with global warming pushing more older adults into dangerous, hard-to-cool conditions. Solar Irrigation Finance: Niger State asks banks to create affordable funding for smallholder solar irrigation so farmers can expand dry-season production despite shifting rainfall. Carbon Markets for Niger: myclimate experts will visit Niger (Aug 23–28) to assess carbon-market projects and regulatory steps for Paris Agreement Article 6.4. Mining Enforcement: Niger’s NSCDC Mining Marshals back Army action arresting 18 illegal miners and recovering N2.4m, citing environmental damage and revenue loss. Oil & Waterway Security: Delta inducts SSV-KALI 3 to curb oil theft and illegal bunkering, while Tantita again links pipeline protection to safer Niger Delta livelihoods. Trade & Food Systems: NOPPMAN lifts Nigeria–Ghana onion export suspension after consultations, aiming to restart cross-border trade and protect traders’ safety.
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