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Experts Prescribe Agroecology As Solution To Climate Change, Food Sovereignty

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4 years ago

November 2, 2022

Experts and environmental activists have identified Agroecology as solution to global warming, climate change and sustainable food production and sovereignty.

They made these known at Health of Mother Earth Foundation’s School of Ecology with the theme: Agroecology: A Real Climate Change Solution, which was held on Tuesday and monitored by INFO DAILY via zoom.

This edition of HOMEF’s School of Ecology was in collaboration with Young Volunteers for the Environment.

In his welcome address, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Nnimmo Bassey, said Agroecology has been proven to cooling the planet, adding that it also enables soils retain carbon, and reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released in various industrial agriculture processes such as production of inorganic
fertilizers, transportation of food over long distances, intensive mechanisation etc.

He added that agroecology also builds biodiversity, which according to him, is key in resilience of ecosystems to climate change impacts.

While lamenting that countries in Africa have suffered the most from climate change and are at greater risk, the Executive Director further said fossil fuels should be left in the ground in order curb climate change.

He added: “Countries in Africa that have suffered the most from climate change and are at greater risk must be adequately represented and carefully examine
the narratives driving the conversations and negotiations at the upcoming COP 27 in Egypt. We must wake ourselves up from the path of voluntary emissions reductions and so-called commitment to “phase down”
the continued use of coal.”

He urged African leaders to demand for climate justice and that they should insist on the payment of climate debt for historical and current harms, adding, “the marketisation of Nature, including through diverse forms of carbon trading must be denounced and rejected.”

He stated: “The COP 27 should return to the drawing board and focus on binding emissions cuts with polluting nations accepting to do their fair share on the basis of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) rather
than the so-called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that so far have not dented the huge store of carbon in the atmosphere.”

speaking on the sub-theme: Agroecology – Background, Principles, Role in Food Sovereignty, Barrister Marianne Bassey-Orovwuje, said Agroecology has capacity of addressing climate change and uttermost solution to food crisis experienced globally.

While emphasising that Agroecology is the engine for food sovereignty, Bassey-Orovwuje said: “Agroecology feeds one, it’s a recipe; helps solve climate change; it builds our environment; it helps our farmers.

“Agroecology is a sustainable long term solution to farming in Africa. In terms of food, security, sovereignty, nutrition, poverty reduction, climate adaptation; biodiversity, etc. Agroecology is the answer.”

“Agroecology is a practice, it’s a science, it is a social justice; it is a movement.”

She called on African leaders to embrace Agroecology as a solution to climate change, sustainable food production and sovereignty.

In his presentation, Sena Alouka, Executive Director, Young Volunteers for the Environment, called for recognition of a sustainable food production, using Agroecology and holistic approach.

“We are are not against any scientific method of agriculture, what we are calling for is that we should approach agriculture in an holistic manner. There is need to support transitioning to Agroecology.”

In her presentation, Joyce Brown, also said Agroecology is the way out of globally warming and food crisis rocking the world, adding that all hands must be on desk to achieve this.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.