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...
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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 ...
