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"The World Ocean Summit, a pivotal gathering for global leaders and policymakers, which was held recently in Paris, France, addresses the urgent challenges facing our planet's oceans. For Nigeria, a nation with a significant coastline…
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Ismaila Umaru Lere As climate change continues to pose a significant threat to global ecosystems and economies, nations are increasingly looking towards sustainable energy solutions. With its abundant sunlight, Nigeria has recognised…
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Ismaila Umaru Lere In the heart of Nigeria's Niger Delta lies Ogoniland, a region rich not only in oil but also in biodiversity. Unfortunately, it has also become synonymous with environmental degradation and human rights abuses due to…
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Ismaila Umaru Lere Lake Chad, once one of Africa's largest freshwater lakes, has faced significant environmental degradation over the past few decades. This decline has been exacerbated by climate change, overexploitation of resources,…
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By NJ Ayuk The unrealistic view that emerging economies can develop using only renewables OPINION: Western governments pursuing net-zero goals often expect emerging and developing economies to follow suit. Yet their…
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By Ismaila Umaru Lere In the face of climate change, Nigeria, like many developing nations, is grappling with the dual challenges of environmental degradation and energy poverty. The reliance on fossil fuels and costly liquefied…
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The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has concluded, bringing with it a series of significant agreements and achievements aimed at addressing the pressing issue of…
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By NJ Ayuk I believe the ultimate responsibility for getting there is ours and no one else’s. Yes, we need partners to walk alongside us, but the success of our energy movement rests on African shoulders.To begin with, I would love to…
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The just concluded 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Azerbaijan presents a pivotal opportunity for nations to reaffirm their commitment to a sustainable…
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As climate change continues to pose unprecedented challenges to global food security, African nations are increasingly turning to innovative solutions, including the deployment of genetically modified (GM) foods. The continent,…
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