Category: News

SEO Riders: – Media sustainability: call for tax relief on newsprint and digital tools – Policy parallels drawn with South Africa, US, and Canada media support models Mr. Femi Soneye, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC Ltd, appealed to the Federal Government to bolster media sustainability by offering tax incentives and import duty waivers…

SEO Riders: – Syndicate trafficked 964 rhino horns, fraudulently exploiting legal permits – Strong enforcement signals resurgent resolve against wildlife crime South African authorities have marked a significant victory against wildlife crime, arresting six individuals—aged between 49 and 84—in connection with a sophisticated rhino horn trafficking syndicate. This breakthrough follows a seven-year investigation by the…

SEO Riders: – Nearly half of killed aid workers died in Gaza amid intensifying conflicts – UN and partners demand urgent protection, accountability, and adherence to humanitarian law On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed a staggering 383 humanitarian workers were killed in 2024—marking the deadliest…

SEO Riders: A recent analysis by Environmental Action Germany (DUH) reveals that the official cars of German political leaders often emit more CO₂ than the average citizen’s vehicle, calling into question their commitment to climate targets. The study found that among 238 top officials assessed, just 87 use electric vehicles, with the rest relying on…

SEO Riders: During the “Accelerating Electric Mobility Adoption in Nigeria by Unlocking Downstream Potential” webinar, the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) spotlighted the urgent need to scale up electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Dr. Mukaila Oseni of the NMDPRA highlighted key barriers: inadequate charging infrastructure, intermittent power supply, steep vehicle prices, and limited awareness.…

SEO Riders: – Adaptation efforts have halved Europe’s flood fatalities – Europe counters climate-driven flood risks with effective preparedness A landmark attribution study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has revealed that flood adaptation measures in Europe—ranging from private preparedness and early-warning systems to infrastructural upgrades—have collectively cut economic losses by 63%…

SEO Riders: – Zambia hosts NAP Expo 2025 urging stronger climate adaptation funding – UNFCCC highlights $300B annual need for adaptation by 2030 – Innovation spotlight: AI tools harnessed to boost National Adaptation Plans The United Nations Climate Adaptation Expo (NAP Expo 2025) concluded in Lusaka, Zambia—with around 400 participants from over 80 countries—sending a…

SEO Riders: – Nigeria represented in elite global IPCC author team – IPCC expands diversity: 51% from developing nations – AR7 author selection boosts African scientific inclusion A historic announcement by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that 664 experts from 111 countries have been appointed as Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, and…

SEO Riders: – WAGL strengthens LPG fleet with new 40,000 CBM vessel – Tinubu backs expansion of Nigeria’s clean energy infrastructure – NNPC–Sahara JV boosts affordability and accessibility of LPG President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned a new 40,000 cubic metre (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel named MT Iyaloja (Lagos) in Ulsan, South Korea.…

SEO Riders: – Nigeria accelerates HCFC phase-out under Montreal Protocol – Government pushes for ozone-friendly manufacturing policies – Stage-Three HCFC elimination drives clean cooling and green jobs Nigeria is advancing its environmental leadership by reaffirming its commitment to eliminating ozone-depleting substances (ODS) under the Montreal Protocol. Speaking during the commissioning of an ozone- and climate-friendly…