Category: News

– Germany’s agricultural cooperation with Africa and food sovereignty – Advocacy for agroecological practices in African agriculture – MEL’s policy shift towards sustainable agriculture in Africa. Environmental organizations are urging the German government to prioritize food sovereignty and agroecological practices in its agricultural collaborations with African nations. A joint policy brief by Power Shift Africa…

– Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway flood resilience features – Infrastructure developments in Nigeria’s coastal regions – Government strategies for climate-resilient road construction. The Nigerian Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has assured that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is being constructed to endure flooding for approximately 50 years. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement on Section 2 of…

Zambia’s candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Dr. Samuel Maimbo, met with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on April 4, 2025, to seek strategic advice and bolster diplomatic ties. Dr. Maimbo, endorsed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as its sole nominee for the AfDB presidency, emphasized the alignment of his vision for…

The Arewa Voters Assembly (AVA), has issued a scathing press statement accusing the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, of fueling disunity and instigating crisis within the Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). In a statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator, Comrade Maishanu Babajir, and…

– Impact of climate change on tropical forests – Role of forests in carbon absorption – Conservation strategies for tropical ecosystems. A recent study highlights that tropical forests are finding it increasingly difficult to adapt to climate change, raising concerns about their long-term ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Researchers warn that rising temperatures, prolonged droughts,…

– Global movement against ocean fossil fuel exploration – Environmental impact of offshore drilling – Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. A coalition of 111 environmental organizations has called for a global ban on fossil fuel exploration in oceans, citing its severe environmental impact. The groups argue that offshore drilling contributes to climate…

– NiMet’s 2024 rainfall prediction for Gombe State – How Gombe residents can prepare for heavy rainfall – Impact of seasonal climate predictions on agriculture and flood control The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted that Gombe State will experience between 107 and 140 days of rainfall this year. This prediction is part of NiMet’s…

– Impact of Trump’s tariffs on the renewable energy market – Global renewable energy transition remains unstoppable – How tariffs influence clean energy investment strategies. A recent analysis has concluded that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on renewable energy imports would not significantly hinder the global transition to clean energy. Experts argue that…

– Waste-to-energy innovations in Nigerian institutions – YABATECH promotes research on renewable energy solution – Sustainable energy from waste: A solution for Nigeria’s power sector. The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has called on students and researchers to explore waste-to-energy solutions as part of efforts to tackle environmental challenges and promote renewable energy.…

– Nigeria’s power sector reforms and engineering solutions. – Government calls for innovation in electricity generation – Renewable energy investment for sustainable development. Nigeria’s Minister of Power has challenged engineers to develop innovative solutions to the country’s persistent electricity problems. Speaking at an industry forum, the minister emphasized the role of local expertise in addressing…