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...
By Joke Kujenya ON THE urgent need to preserve and restore the global habitat through sustainable environmental practices, the Union Bank of Nigeria has entered a partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in commemoration of 2024 World Environment Day (WED). During an event held on June 5th, 2024, at the Lekki Conservation Ce...
By Joke Kujenya TO ADVANCE her green industrial ambitions through substantial climate financing, Nigeria is set in a collaboration duel with the United States. This announcement was made by the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), Ajuri Ngelale, during his meeting with the U.S. Head of Delegation to the United Nations Climate C...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter TO ADVANCE Nigeria’s green industrial vision, President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the interim Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). This appointment is pending the confirmation of her role by the NCCC Supervis...
By Joke Kujenya EARLY TUESDAY, a coalition of civil society organizations converged at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) headquarters in Lagos to protest the oil giant’s planned departure from Nigeria without addressing the environmental devastation it has caused. The demonstration was strategically timed to coincide with Sh...
By Joke Kujenya IN THE heart of bustling urban landscapes, a transformative movement is brewing, challenging the status quo of carbon emissions and climate injustice. These urban hubs, responsible for a staggering 75% of global carbon emissions, are not just bearing the brunt of climate change but are also emerging as crucibles of innovation a...
By Joke Kujenya THE LATEST findings from the Cadre Harmonisé (CH) report, a collaborative effort involving the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and multiple international organizations, paint a dire picture for millions across West and Central Africa. With 52 million individuals at risk of food insecurity during the upcoming lean season fr...
By Joke Kujenya THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its latest weather forecast spanning from Friday to Sunday, predicting a blend of cloudiness and sunshine across the nation. In the north, a sunny outlook with a hazy atmosphere is projected for Friday, except for Taraba State, where pockets of clouds may appear. Meanwhile...
By Joke Kujenya THE Federal Government of Nigeria, Ogun and other state authorities have raised alarms concerning the imminent threat of floods across multiple regions, issuing warnings and outlining proactive measures to mitigate potential damages. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, revealed that the FG ha...
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...
