January 09
Nigeria: I'll Plant, Nurture At Least 50 Trees in 2024 - Minister
Mr Salako said he will consciously reduce air travel for himself and his family and that each time they travel internationally, they will plant a tree to give back to nature. Read more »
January 04
Africa: 10 Major International Events That Made Headlines in 2023
The year 2023 will be remembered as one of the most eventful years in recent history. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: NiMet Predicts Three-Day Dust Haze From Wednesday
"People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations." Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Coalition Calls for Action On Commitments On Key Development Sectors
The Conference of the Parties, dubbed COP, is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Read more »
Africa: Africa and the Imperative of Climate Action Beyond Emissions Ranking
While one may argue that Africa still maintains relatively low emissions, factoring in the concept of proxy emissions, it becomes reasonable to advocate for mitigation efforts in… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Africa: Hopes, Uncertainties of COP28 Deal Reached in Dubai
Although many of the adopted text languages leave room for different interpretations, the UAE Consensus forged in Dubai could serve as a path to limiting global emissions… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 and Nigeria's Puzzling Contradictions
While climate change is clearly one of the most socio-economic and development challenges facing Nigeria, many worry that Nigeria's approach to addressing it is riddled with… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: COP28 Ends With Agreement On Fossil Fuels, but Reservations Remain
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says limiting global heating to 1.5°C will be impossible without the phase-out of fossil fuels. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - World Leaders Adopt Decision to Transition From Fossil Fuels
''Transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve net zero by 2050 in… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Rejects Call to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Nigerian government says the call for phase-out of fossil fuels is unfair to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - New Draft Deal Calls for Fossil Fuel Transition
The draft communique of COP28, published Wednesday morning, includes much stronger language on moving away from the dirtiest sources of energy. Read more »
Nigeria: No Respite for Nigeria's Climate Frontline Communities As Farmers Count Losses
Nigerian farmers recorded huge losses due to extreme weather conditions and inadequate support. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Over 150 Countries Endorse UAE Declaration On Agric Food Systems in Dubai
The COP28 official described the endorsement as a ''historic moment'' for food systems and Agriculture at the ongoing climate change summit in Dubai. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian, Others Emerge Top Three in Global Health Award At COP28
The REACH Awards is the first ever health event held as part of the Conference of Parties (COP) in 28 years. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Secures Over $5 Billion Commitment for Adaptation Fund - Official
According to the minister, $3 billion of the funds is for the recapitalisation of the Green Climate Fund, while the remaining $2 billion is for adaptation funds. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Spends About N3 Billion to Send Govt Officials to COP28
Nigerians, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet, have been outraged by the size of the government's delegation. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 Participants Speak On Nigeria's Affordable Renewable Energy Potential
Tuesday's event at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai focussed on broad spectrum of solutions from deploying large scale renewable energy to decarbonising the energy of today. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Amidst Austerity, Nigeria's Govt-Funded Delegates Increased 250% in One Year
The 422 persons funded by the Nigerian government also suggests that the Nigerian government funded more delegates to COP28 than the UK and the US combined. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Boost Revenue With Climate Change Loss, Damage Funds - Finance Minister
The minister said climate change financing is necessary because the government needs cheaper and free funding. Read more »
Nigeria: Issues in Tinubu's Oversized Delegation to COP28
Given the country's present debt profile, the current profligacy by the government will make it even more difficult for it to get any listening ear for debt forgiveness or debt… Read more »
Africa: COP28 - Key Measures Can Slash Predicted 2050 Emissions From Cooling Systems
Cooling sector greenhouse gas emissions predicted to more than double by 2050. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Citizens Criticise Nigerian Agencies' Junket to Dubai to Sign MOU
The celebratory announcement of the partnership seemingly to justify their participation in the conference and the government-funded trip to Dubai, angered many Nigerians who… Read more »
Africa: Tony Elumelu Rallies Global Leaders, Calls for Urgent Climate Action for Africa At COP28 in Dubai
Tony Elumelu Foundation secures commitments to support Africa's youth to drive climate resilience from WTO, World Bank, UNDP, Government of Sweden, IFC, US State Department,… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - IGP Rolls Out Police Go Green Initiative in Dubai
The IGP said the initiative is the Force's contribution to Nigeria's global commitments on climate change issues. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - UN Recommends Four-Way Approach for Climate Justice
Over 158 million more women and girls could be pushed into poverty as a result of climate change by 2050. Read more »