Environmentalists have called for the protection of Nigeria’s mangroves ahead of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. They made the call at a webinar organized by the Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) in collaboration with the Rivers Chapter of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (RivFISON) on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The International Day for
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The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), has taken steps to tackle environmental degradation, to boost agricultural production in Nigeria’s 19 Northern states, and the FCT. Mr. Abdulhamid Umar, ACReSAL National Coordinator of ACReSAL Project, a World Bank-supported project, made the disclosure on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Jos, at the opening session of a-2 day Technical Support Mission on
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Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” has long been synonymous with oil production. It’s vast reserves and strategic location have made the country a major player in the global energy sector. However, as the world transitions towards renewable energy sources and sustainable practices, Nigeria finds itself at a crossroads. Amidst this transition, the Dangote Refinery a $19
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United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for urgent action and a massive investment in sustainable, equitable, healthy and resilient food systems. Guterres made the call on Monday, July 24, 2023, while delivering the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the ongoing UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) in Rome, Italy. UNFSS+2, a follow-up to the 2021 UNFSS,
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Recently, Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warned that at least 31 communities across 14 states of Nigeria would experience heavy downpours that may lead to devastating floods. They urged stakeholders to take precautionary measures to forestall its impact. This looks like a Deja Vu of last year’s experience when floods ravaged many communities across different regions of Nigeria. The
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As societies worldwide grapple with the consequences of climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation, a need for proactive media engagement has been identified to amplify the urgency of the sustainability discourse. The founder of TEXEM, UK (The Executive Mindset) Dr Alim Abubakre speaking at an environmental journalism workshop organized by the Dangote Group, in Obajana, Kogi state emphasized the
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The Founder and CEO of Nature News Aliu Akoshile, has highlighted the urgent need for increased coverage of environmental issues in Nigeria’s media landscape. Akoshile also emphasized that the environment is underreported, and urged journalists to play a more active role in raising awareness and driving positive change. Speaking on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at A 2 Day Environmental Journalism
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Dangote Group, Africa’s leading industrial conglomerate, a comprehensive sustainability strategy, has showcased its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development. With a keen focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the conglomerate aims to pave the way for a greener and more prosperous future for both Nigeria and the African continent. Dangote Group, founded by Nigerian business magnate
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The UN humanitarian agencies have said that no fewer than 60 million people in the Horn of Africa were in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) incident manager
Nuclear power is a solution to climate change because it is the largest source of low-carbon energy that produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions and can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
As part of it’s aim at cutting down greenhouse gases and replacing it with cleaner sources of energy, the governor of Lagos State South West Nigeria Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the arrival
Adetokunbo Abiola Methane continued its upwards emissions spiral, as it recorded its fourth highest annual increase in 2022, rising by 14 parts per billion to 1,911.9 ppb in the past year, faster
The value of Nigerian soya beans in the global market has reached N462.2 billion ($ 1.18 billion) due to huge production which has led to the exportation of the according to recent
A new report from the UN Climate Change shows that countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward but underlines that these efforts remain insufficient to limit global temperature
Dare Akogun is a media innovator, strategic communication professional, and climate and energy transition journalist with over 11 years of impactful contributions to the media industry.
