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The Tanzanian government has implemented a five percent levy on timber royalties to finance tree-planting initiatives and enhance forest conservation efforts nationwide. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Hamad Hassan Chande, announced this measure in the National Assembly, stating that the funds will be collected through the Tanzania Forest Fund (TaFF) to support restoration projects.

Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to enhancing land rights and forest conservation during a high-level international climate meeting. This comes as various governments announced new commitments and funding initiatives aimed at accelerating efforts to stop deforestation and restore degraded landscapes by the year 2030, according to Premium Times Business.