COP30 Deal Threatened as Nations Clash Over Fossil Fuels
UN climate talks in Brazil risk ending without agreement as oil-producing nations block fossil fuel phase-out roadmap. EU warns of potential no-deal scenario.
UN climate talks in Brazil risk ending without agreement as oil-producing nations block fossil fuel phase-out roadmap. EU warns of potential no-deal scenario.
NDLEA intercepts 20kg of cocaine from Brazil, arrests 20 Filipino crew members at Apapa port. Agency chairman vows zero tolerance for drug trafficking. Read the full details.
UN climate talks in Brazil reach final day with countries split on fossil fuels after venue fire forced evacuation. Nigeria among nations rejecting phase-out roadmap.
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil's President Lula urges global climate action, fossil fuel reduction, and climate justice. World leaders must commit to emissions cuts now.
Climate Equity Project reveals worsening climate impacts in Oyo, Osun, and Ondo states. Urgent government action needed on flooding, infrastructure, and policy implementation.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have ascended to 38th place in the latest FIFA world rankings. Discover how their recent matches and AFCON prospects shape their global standing.
Young leaders worldwide demand urgent climate action as 2024 breaks heat records and passes 1.5°C warming threshold. Climate anxiety affects 78% of children under 12.
Katsina State emerges as Africa's sustainable development model at COP30, presenting 30 bankable climate projects and calling for international partnerships to drive subnational climate action.
Johannesburg hosts Africa's inaugural G20 summit amid global tensions. Learn about South Africa's priorities, US boycott, and the event's significance for the continent.
President Bola Tinubu embarks on a two-nation diplomatic mission to South Africa and Angola for international summits. Discover the agenda and public reaction.
South Africa hosts crucial G20 summit focusing on debt relief for developing nations as US President Trump boycotts. Key discussions on climate financing and global inequality.
President Bola Tinubu embarks on a diplomatic mission to South Africa for the G20 Summit and Angola for AU-EU talks. The trip focuses on economic development, climate change, and regional security. Read more about Nigeria's global engagements.
Brazil presents first draft climate agreement at COP30 as President Lula returns to push for deal. Key issues include climate finance, fossil fuels, and trade measures.
Pope Leo XIV urges concrete climate action, defends the Paris Agreement, and criticizes leaders' inaction at the COP30 summit in Brazil. Read his powerful message.
Red Cross warns over 700 million Africans face food insecurity. New Zero Hunger Initiative launched in Abuja aims to combat hunger through community-led solutions. Join the fight against hunger.
Ventures Platform convened 250+ leaders at the Africa Prosperity Summit to address liquidity gaps, launch African Exit Index, and drive scalable growth across the continent. Discover the key insights.
Lagos State government reinforces commitment to environmental sustainability through youth education program, engaging students as change agents for climate action.
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance partners with Clean-Up Badagry Initiative to plant 200 trees in Ibeju-Lekki, boosting climate resilience and community well-being. Join the green movement!
Abia State announces 21 Turkish investors registered for investment summit. State officials guarantee security and promising returns for businesses exploring opportunities in Nigeria.
Muslim leaders in Southwest Nigeria declare unwavering support for President Tinubu, announce major economic summit and ₦2 billion empowerment fund for Muslim community.
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset crucial for Nigeria's economic transformation. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez affirms the shipping sector's commitment to its 2050 decarbonization goal, despite contentious US negotiation tactics at the October 2025 meeting.
Russia's chief COP30 negotiator, Vladimir Uskov, insists the world still needs fossil fuels. He criticises Western nations for broken climate finance promises. Read the full story.
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse claims Trump's policies are causing America to fall behind China in solar, wind, and EV technologies. Read the full analysis.
A coalition of NGOs reports over 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists at the UN's COP30 in the Amazon, the highest proportion ever recorded at climate talks. Discover the impact.
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne defended his presence at UN climate talks in Brazil, sparring with Greenpeace over fossil fuels' role in extreme weather while questioning phase-out plans.
British court rules BHP responsible for 2015 Brazil dam collapse that killed 19, unleashed toxic mud. Mining giant faces potential £36 billion compensation claim. Full details on the landmark environmental case.
Dozens of nations push for fossil fuel phaseout roadmap at COP30 in Brazil, facing stiff opposition from oil powers. Will global climate action accelerate? Read more.
The world's largest wild walnut forest in Kyrgyzstan is thinning due to climate change, illegal logging, and overgrazing, threatening a vital economic lifeline for local communities.
New research reveals fossil fuel emissions will hit record levels in 2025, making 1.5°C warming limit 'impossible'. Learn what this means for climate action.