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The most recent African Climate Summit (ACS2) concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a unified position and a clear mandate for the continent to present at the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil. Rather than simply being a victim…
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The insidious creep of rising sea levels, a direct and devastating consequence of anthropogenic climate change, presents one of the most pressing existential threats to human civilisation. As global temperatures continue to climb,…
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The latest UN special report on climate paints a sobering picture of humanity's precarious position in the face of an accelerating climate crisis. In unveiling this crucial document, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, issued a…
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The recent flood tragedy in Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria, has left a devastating imprint on both the human population and the environment. Far from being a mere act of nature, this catastrophe is a stark manifestation of a complex…
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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 LereAs 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 LereIn 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 LereLake 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 LereIn 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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