By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA faces an escalating food crisis that threatens both its populace’s well-being and the nation’s stability. The persistent surge in food prices, now marking its 15th consecutive rise, sends ripples of concern through communities already entrenched in uncertainty. Recent statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics re...
By Joke Kujenya EARTH Day 2024 on April 22, marks a global call to arms against plastic pollution, with world leaders and communities universally rallying under the theme: “Planet versus Plastic.” The urgent push for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2024, it is noted, emphasizes the critical need to protect ecosystems and human [&helli...
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By Jemimah Wellington. JKNMedia Reporter THE Nigerians Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast predicting a blend of sunshine and thunderstorms across the nation from Thursday through Saturday. Released on Wednesday in Abuja, NiMET’s weather outlook indicates sunny skies over the northern region on Thursday, w...
By Joke Kujenya A RECENT study has sounded a dire warning about the future of global food production, with significant implications for staple crops like grapes durum, wheat and maize as noted by a report published by the Africa’s agricultural and environmental crisis in the Lost Crops of Africa: Volume I. According to the study, [&helli...
By Joke Kujenya CONCERNED about impending wave of floods in Ibadan, the Oyo State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management (OyoNEWMAP) has launched a series of initiatives aimed at mitigating the risks of flooding in Ibadan and surrounding areas. The agency also cautions residents to heed to early flood precautions for their own safety saying ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter TODAY, April 8, marks the highly anticipated occurrence of the total solar eclipse, promising to deliver a breathtaking celestial spectacle spanning Canada, Mexico and the United States of America (USA). It is the day that sky gazers across North America have eagerly awaited and which has finally dawned...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE SERENE beaches and vibrant businesses of Lagos State face a precarious future as the state government’s ambitious coastal road project takes centre stage. The $200million Landmark Beach Resort (LBR), a cherished tourist destination, now stands at risk of demolition to make way for the 700-kilometer ...
By Joke Kujenya A STUDY on climate change has revealed that there is a surprising twist noticed which offers home amidst climate challenges and encourages adaptive measures. Amidst the ongoing discussions surrounding climate change, the study, published in Science Advances brings forth a remarkable revelation: heat waves, often regarded as one...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter AS METEOROLOGICAL predictions forewarn above-normal rainfall in 2024, the Lagos State government says it has taken proactive steps to fortify its flood control infrastructure and safeguard against potential deluge-induced damages. Environment and Water Resources Commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, unveiled the...
