Agro Climate News

06/06/2026

As the world marks the 2026 World Environment Day under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” the Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to climate resilience with renewed focus on one of its flagship interventions—the Bulbula/Gayawa Erosion Control Project.

During a supervision visit to the project site, the Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru M. Hashim, described the initiative as a historic and lifesaving response to years of devastating erosion that has plagued communities in Bulbula and Gayawa.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/06/05/world-environment-day-kano-advances-climate-resilience-with-bulbula-gayawa-erosion-control-project/

05/06/2026

This year’s World Environment Day theme underscores the need for ecosystem restoration—a message that resonates deeply in Nigeria. Restoring degraded land in the Sahel, protecting wetlands, and promoting sustainable farming practices are critical steps toward safeguarding both the environment and the economy. Environmental protection must no longer be treated as a secondary concern but as a central pillar of development policy.

Government at all levels must move beyond rhetoric to implementation. Policies must be backed by funding, enforcement, and community engagement. Equally important is the role of the private sector and civil society in driving innovation and accountability. Farmers, who are at the frontline of climate impacts, must be supported with access to inputs, knowledge, and climate-resilient technologies.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/06/05/editorial-world-environment-day-a-call-to-restore-nigerias-fragile-ecosystems/

04/06/2026

The Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board, REMASAB, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water Resources and Climate Change, today staged a statewide clean-up exercise ahead of World Environment Day, observed globally on Friday, June 5, 2026.

The exercise, held under the leadership of REMASAB Managing Director Dr. Muhammad S. Khalil and Honourable Commissioner of Environment, water Resources and climate change, mobilized board staff, sanitation workers, and volunteers across Kano metropolis.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/06/04/remasab-ministry-of-environment-lead-clean-up-ahead-of-world-environment-day-2026/

04/06/2026

The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project, KSADP, has donated modern agricultural machinery to the Kano State Government to enhance farm productivity across the state.

Speaking during the handover ceremony held in Kadawa, Kura Local Government Area, the State Project Coordinator of KSADP, Alhaji Ibrahim Gama Muhammad, said the center came at a critical time when farmers are under pressure to increase output and adopt climate-smart practices.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/06/04/ksadp-saa-donate-state-of-the-art-farm-mechanization-centre-to-kano-to-boost-agricultural-productivity/

03/06/2026

The Federal Government has relocated the operational headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) from Abuja to Kano State in a strategic move aimed at strengthening climate action and improving programme delivery across northern Nigeria.

Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, announced that the agency will now operate from the Afforestation Programme Coordinating Unit (APCU) office in Kano, describing the decision as a major step toward enhancing operational efficiency under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/06/03/fg-relocates-great-green-wall-agency-headquarters-to-kano-to-boost-climate-action/

01/06/2026

A new scientific analysis warns that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could see nearly a quarter of its matches played under dangerously high temperatures, raising concerns about athlete safety, match quality, and the growing impact of climate change on global sporting events.

Researchers from Imperial College London estimate that human-caused climate change has significantly increased the likelihood of extreme heat conditions across the 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/05/31/extreme-heat-threatens-2026-world-cup-matches-worldwide/

01/06/2026

The awareness programme, held at Tungar Noma community in Argungu Local Government Area, focused on educating farmers about the dangers posed by emerging cassava diseases capable of devastating plantations and threatening food security across the region.

The Central and West African Virus Epidemiology for Root and Tuber Crops (WAVE) has launched a sensitisation campaign for cassava farmers in Kebbi State as concerns grow over the possible spread of a highly destructive cassava mosaic virus into Nigeria. The awareness programme, held at Tungar Noma c...

24/05/2026

Traditionally, women in Northern Nigeria engaged in subsistence poultry keeping, raising local chickens mainly for family consumption and occasional sales. In recent years, this practice has evolved significantly. With growing awareness and support from development programmes, many women are adopting improved farming methods, investing in larger flocks, and participating in commercial poultry production.

Recent data shows that Nigeria’s poultry sector contributes about 25% of the country’s agricultural GDP and is valued at over ₦1.6 trillion annually. The industry supports more than 20 million jobs directly and indirectly, with women accounting for an estimated 60–70% of backyard and small-scale poultry farmers, particularly in Northern Nigeria.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/05/24/despite-odds-northern-nigerian-women-thrive-through-backyard-poultry-farming/

21/05/2026

Kano State has witnessed its first heavy rain of 2026 following a downpour that lasted for at least one hour, bringing relief to residents after weeks of intense heat.

Agro Climate News reports that the rainfall comes amid extreme weather conditions that pushed temperatures above 42°C across Kano and surrounding areas, leaving many residents eagerly anticipating the onset of the wet season.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/05/21/residents-excited-as-kano-records-first-heavy-rain/

13/05/2026

A Non-governmental Organisation, Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), has urged government and stakeholders to invest in waste recycling to tackle environmental pollution while creating employment opportunities for youths.

The Chief Executive Officer of JEI, Mr. Ismail Bima, made the call in an interview in Gombe on Monday.

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https://www.agroclimatenews.com/2026/05/12/ngo-urges-investment-in-waste-recycling-to-protect-environment/