October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Group Takes Climate Change Awareness Campaign to Abuja Communities
The climate change sensitisation campaign is part of activities mapped out under the organisation's "African Activists for Climate Justice" project. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Nigeria: Shell Data Under Scrutiny as Methane Emissions Rise
With over a third of methane emissions stemming from fossil fuels production and operation, oil majors - led by Shell - publicly claim to be reducing their methane pollution. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet
The heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Demolishes 'Illegal' Structures in Computer Village
Markets across Lagos deemed to have contravened the state's environmental laws have been having a tough time since the beginning of the second administration of Governor Babajide… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off Supermarkets, Restaurant, Others
The commercial buildings in Lekki were sealed off for flouting Lagos environmental laws. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: NiMet Lists Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days
The heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Africa: Top Africa Climate Agency Names Osinbajo Its New Chairman
The agency's work is shifting the narrative from Africa being a victim to solution to climate change - Osinbajo Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Flood - NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Households in Enugu
"It is important that we acknowledge that President Bola Tinubu has made a commitment to continue to support the states that are going through flood-related matters through NEMA." Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: UNGA 78 - African Nations Will Fight Climate Change On Their Terms - Tinubu
The President says to achieve the needed popular consensus, the Climate change campaign must accord with overall economic efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Count Losses As Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across Lagos
Flooding, from heavy rainfall recorded between 8 and 16 September in different parts of Nigeria's commercial capital city, has wreaked havoc on infrastructure, businesses and… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Residents Beg Governor Abiodun As Flood Wreaks Havoc in Ogun
Residents say many of them have fled their homes after their properties were submerged by rainwater. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Libya: Storm Daniel - Death Toll in Libya Rises to 6,000
The storm hit five cities including Benghazi, Susa, Bayda, Al-Marj and Derna between Sunday and Monday. Derna remains the most affected because of its topography (surrounded by… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change - Dangote Steps Up Efforts to Reduce Green House Gas Emission
"To mitigate gaseous emissions from our production process, our new plants are designed to be resource and energy-efficient." Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: African Climate Summit - Mixed Reactions Trail Nairobi Pact
While some applauded the initiative and commitments made, others expressed reservations Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Summit - We're Targeting 30 Million Nigerians for Green Jobs - Minister
The Minister said Mr Tinubu's administration is considering providing 30 million green jobs for Nigerians as part of its ETP Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Climate Summit - Obasanjo Makes Surprise Appearance As African Leaders Adopt Climate Pact
Kenya's president Ruto described Mr Obasanjo as the "Grandfather of Africa" Read more »
September 02, 2023
Africa: U.S. Special Envoy Travels to Kenya for Africa Climate Summit 2023
Mr Biden "announced Kerry would have a seat at every table around the world as he combats the climate crisis to meet the existential threat that we face." --State Department. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Nigeria: Why Nigeria May Experience Devastating Floods This Year - Officials #AfricaClimateCrisis
Last year, the country witnessed devastating floods that led to the deaths of more than 600 people. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Food Security - Research Recommends Four Climate-Resilient Policy Interventions for Nigeria
The researchers said the recommendations became necessary after empirical findings indicated "the negative impacts of climatic factors on agricultural productivity." Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Kills Over 25,000 Birds in Anambra Farm
About 400 staff members of the farm had been directed to stop work, an official said. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Five Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - Nimet
The expected moderate rainfall will likely have slim chances of flash flooding. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: 'Our Plan to End Open Defecation in Enugu' - Gov Mbah
The governor vowed to end perennial water scarcity in the state. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change Reporting - CJID Set to Upskill Nigerian Journalists
After the workshop, 10 journalists would be supported with story grants to pursue climate change deep dives across the country, the organisers said. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: 200 Nigerians to Benefit From 'Bioverse' Project - Official
"Bioverse NG Project" aims to educate participants about biodiversity and its vital role in maintaining a healthy and thriving planet. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Spill - Rivers Assembly Orders Shell to Clean Up Communities
"The 10th assembly will not fold its arm to watch Rivers people suffer as a result of operational negligence of any company in the state." Read more »