By Joke Kujenya RISING GLOBAL temperatures are advancing at an alarming rate, and new research suggests that the widely accepted 1.5-degree Celsius threshold may have been breached years ago. A study from the University of Western Australia Oceans Institute indicates that Earth surpassed this critical limit in 2020, contradicting previous est...
By Ogunlade Olamide and Esi-ife Arogundade AS WE step into a world increasingly defined by climate change extremes, the recent conclusion of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) that 2024 marks the warmest year yet is a formidable wake-up call for Nigeria and the rest of the world. Many were already bracing for this announcement, unders...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO combat climate change have highlighted the need for collaboration between nations. At the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu joined the global discourse, showcasing his commitment to addressing climate imperatives and advancing sustainable developme...
By Joke Kujenya ACROSS VULNERABLE communities worldwide, the impacts of climate change are being felt daily, from soaring food prices to extreme weather events that threaten homes and livelihoods. Fueling the focus of COP29, held this year in Azerbaijan, which aimed to address these challenges head-on by launching a landmark carbon market fram...
By Joke Kujenya COMMUNITIES IN Africa impacted by climate change and corporate exploitation now have a new platform to share their experiences and fight for climate justice. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and U.S.-based Corporate Accountability (CA) are launching the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBBP) Storyt...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter TOPICAL ISSUES such as health, climate action, education, gender equality, and food security across Africa were among the matters addressed at the official press conference for the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 3.0) 2024, hosted by the Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations Nigeria, was held...
By Joke Kujenya A TORRENTIAL downpour early Wednesday morning left Lagos residents stranded in their homes and streets flooded, causing severe disruption across the state. The rain, which began around 3.00a.m., led to significant flooding and gridlock in diverse areas in the metropolis including Olopo Meji, Third Mainland Bridge, Ikeja, Ibeju-...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIA Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced a forecast of thunderstorms and heavy rains spanning three days, starting Wednesday. Released on Tuesday in Abuja, the weather outlook predicts significant weather activity across various regions in the country. Morning thunderstorms on Wednesday are anticipated over Jigaw...
By Joke Kujenya ON A SCORCHING afternoon in Gbagada, located between Kosofe and Shomolu local government areas in Lagos, Maria Abbey felt the relentless heat seep through the walls of her small apartment. Despite having her ceiling fan on full blast, the stifling air offered no respite. By noon, she narrated to JKNewsMedia how the […]
By Joke Kujenya FROM JULY 8th to 12th, Africa will take a decisive step in confronting its air pollution crisis as it hosts the CLEAN-Air Forum in Lagos. The event, organized by AirQo from Makerere University and co-hosted by the University of Lagos and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), aims to address the continent’s...
