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SEO Riders: – Gujeni community pollution crisis – Waste management challenges in Kaduna State Gloria Kasang Bulus, environmentalist and Executive Director of Bridge That Gap Initiative, has called for urgent intervention to address the escalating pollution crisis in Gujeni, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. During a recent site visit, Bulus highlighted the health risks…

SEO Riders: – Climate change impacts in Morocco – Record-breaking heatwaves and floods in Morocco Morocco is grappling with a surge in climate-related disasters, including unprecedented heatwaves, severe droughts, and rare flooding events, signaling the intensifying impacts of global climate change. In 2024, the nation experienced record-breaking temperatures, with July and August seeing prolonged heatwaves…

SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s role in UN peacekeeping missions – Call for UN Security Council reform and African representation – Strategies against transnational crime and arms proliferation in Africa At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, reaffirmed the nation’s dedication to international peace and security. Highlighting Nigeria’s participation in…

SEO Riders: – Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at COP30 – Land rights and climate finance for Indigenous communities – Brazzaville congress on forest protection and Indigenous rights From May 26 to 30, 2025, over 400 Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) from the Amazon, Congo, Southeast Asia, and Latin America will convene in Brazzaville,…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The House of Representatives has approved legislative changes to the laws governing the development commissions for the South South, South West, North Central, and South East regions.These amendments are part of a broader initiative to create development commissions for all six of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. Professor Ihonvbere, the House Leader, who…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The security crisis in Zamfara State has reached a critical point, according to Alhaji Aminu Jaji, the Federal Representative for Kaura Namoda Birnin Magaji. Speaking to parliamentary reporters in Abuja, Alhaji Jaji revealed that over 200 residents are currently being held hostage by bandits who are demanding a staggering 30 million…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The House of Representatives has mandated the Federal Ministry of Health, the NCDC, and the National Health Care Development Agency to ensure mandatory diphtheria immunization, testing, and treatment are available in all primary healthcare centers across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Furthermore, the House has directed the Ministry of Information and…

– Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda satellites Nigeria, through the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), is set to launch four new satellites, including Africa’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the project aims to enhance national security, improve agricultural monitoring, and support effective disaster response. The satellite constellation will…

SEO Riders: – Lagos water infrastructure MoU transparency concerns – CAPPA challenges Lagos-Belstar/ENKA water agreement – Public accountability in Lagos water sector deals Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised concerns over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government and the Belstar/ENKA consortium for the rehabilitation and expansion of the…

SEO Riders: – LAWMA waste-to-energy plant in Epe – Economic benefits of waste recycling in Lagos – Circular economy initiatives by LAWMA The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reiterated the significant economic value embedded in waste, emphasizing the need for a transition from traditional waste disposal methods to a circular economy model. Managing Director…