Climate Change is Becoming a Threat To What We Eat
Each day, climate change is gradually threatening our food systems, what we eat, how we survive. Who cares? You should! Food is integral to human existence. Beyond sustenance, it shapes culture, defines social interactions, and sustains livelihoods for…
Oyo Marks World Earth Day 2026 with Tree Planting, Clean Environment Drive
The Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has commemorated World Earth Day 2026 with a series of initiatives aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment across the state. Speaking at a press conference, the…
Humidity Is Redefining Climate Risk
What if the real danger during extreme weather isn’t just how hot or cold it gets but how moisture in the air magnifies it? New research suggests that humidity is a critical, often overlooked factor that can turn already dangerous temperatures into…
Plateau Unveils Five-Year Climate Action Plan to Tackle Environmental Threats
The Plateau State Government has launched a five-year climate action and policy plan that would help address the growing impact of climate change across the state from 2026. The initiative was unveiled in Jos on Thursday, with support from the Centre for…
$3.9 Billion Global Green Fund Boost and Nigeria’s $1bn Forest Plan Signal Renewed Climate Push
A renewed wave of global environmental commitment is taking shape as countries pledge at least $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a move aimed at accelerating climate action and supporting developing nations like Nigeria in meeting…
10 Nigerian States at Risk of Flooding as Government Warns of Heavy Rainfall
Authorities in Nigeria have issued an urgent flood warning for at least ten states, cautioning that heavy rainfall between April 8 and April 12, 2026, could trigger widespread flooding in vulnerable communities. The alert, as seen in The Punch, released…
Nations Push for Just Transition in New Climate Plans
As the global climate crisis deepens, countries are increasingly aligning their environmental commitments with economic and social priorities, placing the concept of a just transition at the centre of their strategies. This approach seeks to ensure that…
Study Finds 73% of Marine Protected Areas Contaminated, Raising Alarm for Nigeria’s Coast
A new global study has cast doubt on the effectiveness of ocean conservation efforts, revealing that nearly three-quarters of the world’s marine protected areas are contaminated by sewage and wastewater. The research, conducted by the Wildlife…
Heat, Darkness and Nigeria’s Soaring Fuel Costs
For millions of people in Nigeria, survival is becoming an exhausting daily calculation, one shaped by blistering heat, unreliable electricity, rising fuel costs, and shrinking environmental protection. Across the country, temperatures have surged to…
Ogun Targets 5 Million Trees in Bold Green Push to Boost Economy and Fight Climate Risks
Forests are increasingly being recognised not just as environmental assets, but as economic lifelines and in Ogun State, authorities are now turning that recognition into action. The state government has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant over five…