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How the Military’s counter-insurgency, flooding endanger African locust trees in Sokoto

African Locust bean, locally called "Dawadawa", is a proteinous fruit used in spicy food among households in northern Nigeria. However, reports show that the...

Military deactivates 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation Delta Safe have in the last one week discovered and deactivated no fewer than 42...

Military deactivates 56 illegal refining sites in one week

Troops of Operation Delta Safe have continued to sustain the fight against activities of crude oil thieves in the Niger Delta, destroying 56 illegal...

Military deactivates 216 illegal refining sites in one month

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 216 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region in October 2024. The Director...

Militaries responsible for 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions

Experts have estimated that the world’s militaries are responsible for 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This means that if the world’s militaries were a...

NATO 2% spending goal could divert $2.6tr from climate finance by 2028 – Report

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) goal of 2% spending of GDP on the military will accelerate climate breakdown by diverting millions of dollars...

Military destroys 46 illegal refineries, apprehends 28 suspects

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have destroyed 46 illegal refining sites with 241 storage tanks, 295 cooking ovens,...

Military destroys 50 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe and others have destroyed 50 illegal refining sites in the Niger...

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Research reveals increase in solar geoengineering funding in last five years

A research report titled "Who Funds and Who Pays: the funding of solar geoengineering" and released on Tuesday, March 10,...
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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an...

Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges...

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Research reveals increase in solar geoengineering funding in last five years

A research report titled "Who Funds and Who Pays: the...

Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice...