In a significant peace breakthrough, repentant bandits led by Alhaji Isiya Kwashen Garwa have released 45 captives in Katsina. This fulfills promises made during recent peace negotiations between communities and authorities.
Climate negotiations at COP30 face new challenges as trade disputes over carbon taxes and Chinese EV tariffs threaten global cooperation on emissions reduction targets.
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.
Ukraine secures vital US LNG imports through Greece's Trans-Balkan pipeline as EU plans Russian gas ban by 2027. Zelensky announces January deliveries amid ongoing energy security challenges.
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!
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.
The United States and Switzerland have finalized a trade pact, significantly reducing tariffs from 39% to 15%. Get the full details on this major economic development.
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.
President Trump signs legislation ending the 43-day US government shutdown, allowing federal workers to return and restoring critical services ahead of Thanksgiving.
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.
Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire vows to give President Lula a 'talking-to' about controversial Amazon oil exploration and deforestation concerns at COP30.
EBID President Dr. George Donkor advocates leveraging Africa's $160bn pension funds for climate-smart investments at AFIS 2025. Discover how strategic financing can drive sustainable growth.
Two protesters killed as security forces disperse crowd in Malumfashi. Bandits continue attacks despite peace agreement, residents live in fear. Read full details.
Global wine production is projected for a modest 3% recovery in 2025, yet remains below average due to climate change and shifting consumer habits. Get the full analysis.
President Trump celebrates bipartisan deal ending US government shutdown. Federal workers to receive back pay as legislation moves forward. Read the full details.
Lagos State launches comprehensive Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan with focus on coastal protection, green infrastructure, and sustainable development to address climate threats.
Nigeria reinforces its position as West Africa's climate action pioneer with ambitious environmental policies and regional collaboration initiatives as world leaders gather for COP30.
Nigerian leaders unite at Climate Action Summit, unveiling ambitious environmental policies and sustainable development initiatives for a cleaner, greener Nigeria.
Nigeria is strategically positioning itself to attract massive climate investments at COP30, showcasing ambitious green initiatives and renewable energy projects to become West Africa's climate frontrunner.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos Climate Action Plan, positioning Nigeria's economic hub as prime destination for sustainable investments while tackling climate threats head-on.
In a bold move against climate change, a Nigerian electricity distribution company launches environmental sustainability project, planting trees at a Bauchi school to combat deforestation and educate youth.
Federal University of Lafia launches massive environmental campaign to combat desert encroachment through strategic tree planting initiative across multiple states.
As COP 30 approaches, Nigeria faces a critical turning point in the global climate crisis. Discover why this summit represents our last best chance for meaningful climate action and what it means for Africa's future.