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: Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Kaduna Bombing, Mourns Victims

President Tinubu also directed swift and comprehensive medical attention for the surviving victims. 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 »

Nigeria: Fake Death Saga - Oladips Returns Home, to Address Public Concerns

"Oladips via his Instagram story announced his return to his residence, pledging to address and clarify the accusations surrounding the fabrication of his death." Read more »

Nigeria: Dame - Obaigbena to Receive Lifetime Award, Izeze, Awoyinfa to Get Fellowships

"As an entrepreneur, you have provided jobs for numerous people in the media industry. As a professional, you have trained many leaders in the media," the letter reads. 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 »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - I Have No Preferred Successor - Obaseki

The governor has fallen out with his deputy over the latter's governorship ambition. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Sanctions Katsina United, Other Clubs for Rule Breach

The league's governing body says Katsina United breached Rule B9.7 for an inappropriate display of the surname of player Ibrahim Yahay with jersey No. 27 Read more »

Cape Verde: 2024 WAFCON - Super Falcons Set to Seal Qualification in Cape Verde

The Super Falcons are confident going into Tuesday's second leg in Praia, Cape Verde, and truly, the nine-time African Champions look unstoppable Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Relentless Boko Haram, Islamic State Attacks - U.S. Report

ISIS-WA, Boko Haram, and Ansaru continued to pose serious challenges to Nigeria's national security during the year under review, according to the U.S. government report. Read more »

Nigeria: Antibiotics Prices Increase By Over 1,000% in Four Years in Nigeria - Report

The report notes that the high cost of drugs in Nigeria is already forcing patients to skip doses or forgo treatment altogether "based on anecdotal observations." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Funded 422 Delegates to COP28 - Official

Out of the total 1,411 Nigerian delegates, 821 have the "Overflow" badges, while 590 were approved to carry the "Party" badge. Read more »

Africa: Burna Boy Becomes Most-Streamed Artist in Sub-Saharan Africa On YouTube

According to data shared on X (formerly Twitter) by The Top Charts on Monday, Burna Boy's songs have amassed an impressive 2.52 billion streams. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Insecurity Is Intractable

With the lack of good governance and political will, aloofness and official corruption being the real vectors of insecurity, the frustration of the Service Chiefs was discernible… Read more »

Nigeria: At Least 31 Civilians Killed in Kaduna Military Airstrike

The Nigerian Air Force which is one of the security outfits carrying out air raids in the area has denied the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Igabi Military Drone Attack - Kaduna Governor Orders Investigation Into Incident

The State Government has dispatched top government officials to the area to assess the situation, reach out to the families of the victims Read more »

Nigeria: Ruling Party Postpones Inauguration of Committees

The decision to postpone the inauguration of the committees was taken on Monday at the 138th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting of the party at its national secretariat. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Confers Doctorate Degrees On Ex-Governor, Top Monarchs

Four thousand three hundred and six-five undergraduate students and 401 post-graduates graduated from the university. Read more »

West Africa: Why Presidential Term Limit Matters in West Africa - WADEMOS Boss, Prempeh

"The moment a country is in a war and hasn't secured its border, state-ness becomes a critical issue. And it's a priority, democracy becomes secondary. And that is part of the… Read more »

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 »

Nigeria: Court Okays Retrieval of Over 50 Govt Vehicles Carted Away By Former Zamfara Governor

The vehicles were allegedly cornered by the former governor and his supporters prior to his vacation of Government House, Gusau on 29 May, 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Julius Berger Hands Over 2nd Niger Bridge, Months After Inauguration By Buhari

Julius Berger said that the event was a technical handover after the project was inaugurated by the former administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Doctors Beg for Improved Welfare As 15 Die in Six Months

The Medical Guild in Lagos State noted that the past years things have been particularly challenging for the guild due to ongoing co-morbidities exacerbated by manpower bleed and… Read more »