AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoGas Flaring & Methane Accountability: A World Bank report says global gas flaring rose for a third straight year, with Nigeria among the biggest contributors—fueling toxic air pollution and health harm—while Niger Delta CSOs are pushing for stricter methane emissions enforcement and stronger action against routine flaring. Pipeline & Community Impacts: Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited confirms an attack on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Rivers State that triggered a gas leak and forced residents to flee, adding to repeated incidents around oil and gas facilities. Flood Risk & Environment Management: Anambra State lawmakers summon environment and works officials over worsening floods blamed on blocked drainage and poor environmental practices, as markets and farmlands are submerged. Clean Energy Push: Nigeria’s Federal Government flags a new 505kW solar mini-grid in Epe and plans a further 5MW expansion, while a Lagos climate adviser backs large-scale clean cookstoves to cut emissions and improve health. Climate Finance: Nigeria is urged to mobilise about $350bn in climate financing to meet net-zero goals, with investors sought for a greener economy. Biodiversity Note: Research highlights mangrove recovery potential worldwide, offering hope as deforestation slows.
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