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UN agrees global carbon tax on maritime shipping, deal fails to address developing nations’ climate finance needs

Diplomats at the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) have agreed to the world’s first-ever carbon pricing mechanism applied to a major polluting industry -...

33 states at high risk of flooding, warns hydrological agency

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 33 states and the Federal Capital...

‘A dangerous fantasy that endangers us all’ – Group kicks as Trump signs executive orders to revive coal

U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, that aim to boost coal production in his latest action that runs counter to...

Nigeria commences work on its Transparency Report, National Communication to promote climate action

In what stakeholders have termed a show of force in the implementation of Nigeria's numerous climate action-driven programmes, the federal government has started work...

Nigeria commits to operationalise climate fund, accelerate green investment strategy

In what appears to be a decisive step towards mainstreaming sustainability into national economic planning, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the...

Mitigating the rising elephant-farmer conflict in Cross River

In the heart of Nigeria’s last remaining rainforests, a growing crisis is unfolding. Once revered as symbols of nature’s majesty, elephants in the Mbe Mountains...

Gombe to experience 107 to 140 days of rainfall, says NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that, in 2025, the length of rainy season in Gombe State is expected to be between 107...

What Russia’s energy push in Africa means for continent’s future

Russia has increasingly focused on bolstering its energy partnerships with African nations, signaling a broader strategy to boost its geopolitical influence across the continent....

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Centre calls for caution as EU’s carbon border tax comes into effect

Against the backdrop of the New Year dawns, global trade has been faced with a significant development – from January...
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2026: Minister commits to repositioning steel sector

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to unlocking the vast potentials of Nigeria’s steel resources for inclusive and...

Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the...

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Centre calls for caution as EU’s carbon border tax comes into effect

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