Nigeria Loses 60% of Radiographers to Abroad
A medical brain drain crisis hits Nigeria as over 60% of locally-trained radiographers now practice in Europe. Experts warn of strained health systems and call for urgent reforms.
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West Africa Demands Stronger Social Protection Systems
West African leaders unite to demand urgent implementation of social protection frameworks and fair green transition policies. Learn how this affects workers across the region.
Sahara Group: Nature Solutions for Africa's Climate
Sahara Group urges scaling nature-based solutions at COP30 to unlock climate finance and boost Africa's resilience. Learn about their Adopt-a-Forest initiative.
G20 Urged: Africa's Debt Crisis Blocks Climate Action
Former Ethiopian PM warns G20: Africa spends $90B on debt servicing while climate finance falls short. Debt relief essential for global climate security. Read more.
Lokoja Dialogues Launch to Boost Nigeria's Water Security
Nigeria launches Lokoja Dialogues to address water crisis, potentially boosting GDP by 6% annually and reducing farmer-herder conflicts worth $13.7 billion through WEFE nexus approach.
Climate Change Puts Spain's Economic Growth at Risk
The OECD reports that climate disasters like deadly floods increasingly threaten Spain's dynamic economy. Learn how extreme weather impacts growth and what reforms are needed.
Nigeria pushes fair mineral trade at Africa's first G20
Nigeria advocates for equitable mineral trade and ethical AI at Africa's inaugural G20 Summit. China-Africa partnership launches modernization initiative to boost continental development.
Floods Kill 33, Displace Thousands in Southeast Asia
Severe flooding in Thailand and Malaysia has claimed 33 lives and displaced tens of thousands. Emergency measures deployed as climate change intensifies extreme weather.
Katsina invests N14bn in water conservation project
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
Tinubu launches global flood disaster management project
President Bola Tinubu launches Global Flood Disaster Management Project to combat climate change effects and enhance Nigeria's flood resilience through proactive measures.
Nigerian Lawyer Becomes UK Nurse After Emotional Journey
Nigerian lawyer Opeyemi Elizabeth celebrates becoming a registered nurse in the UK after overcoming challenges. Read her inspiring career transition story.
When to Change Your Sheets: Expert Guide
Discover why changing sheets weekly is crucial for health. Learn signs it's time to wash bedding and how dust mites affect your sleep in Nigeria's climate.
Nigeria's Climate Health Needs Resilience & Data - Expert
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
COP30 ends with no fossil fuel phase-out deal
COP30 climate summit in Brazil concludes without a fossil fuel phase-out agreement, leaving vulnerable nations disheartened. African groups demand climate justice.
COP30 Delivers Climate Finance Boost, Skips Fossil Fuel Plan
COP30 concludes with $1.3 trillion annual climate finance target by 2035 but fails to adopt fossil fuel transition roadmap. Key outcomes include adaptation funding tripling and just transition mechanism.
COP30: $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Deal Reached
COP30 concludes with historic $1.3 trillion annual climate finance commitment by 2035, but fails to deliver fossil fuels transition roadmap. Key outcomes for Nigeria analyzed.
COP30 Climate Deal Reactions: Global Response
Global leaders react to COP30 climate agreement in Brazil. Mixed responses emerge as deal faces praise and criticism. Key outcomes and future implications analyzed.
G20 South Africa Declaration: Minerals, Debt, Climate
The G20 summit in South Africa endorsed a declaration focusing on critical minerals, climate finance, and debt relief for developing nations. Discover the key outcomes.
COP30 Ends with Watered-Down Climate Deal
UN climate summit in Brazil concludes with diluted agreement on fossil fuels. EU accepts voluntary measures as developing nations demand more climate finance. Read the full analysis.
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.
COP30 Fossil Fuel Showdown After Dramatic Fire
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.
COP30: Brazil Seeks Consensus on Fossil Fuel Phase-Down
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 Crisis Deepens in Southwest Nigeria - Experts
Climate Equity Project reveals worsening climate impacts in Oyo, Osun, and Ondo states. Urgent government action needed on flooding, infrastructure, and policy implementation.
Blue Carbon's Africa deals collapse after 2 years
Liberia and other African nations' carbon credit agreements with UAE's Blue Carbon have stalled completely, investigation reveals. No progress on forest protection deals covering millions of hectares.
Ariana Grande's Final Tour: Pop Star to Focus on Acting
Ariana Grande reveals her 2026 Eternal Sunshine tour will be her final performance as a singer, transitioning to full-time acting. Discover her future plans and new film projects.
Youth Demand Action as Climate Crisis Worsens at COP30
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 Presents 30 Climate Projects at COP30
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.
EU Delays Deforestation Rules to 2026 After Opposition
EU member states approve one-year delay to anti-deforestation regulations, pushing implementation to end of 2026 amid business concerns. Environmental groups condemn the move.
Zamfara launches child nutrition, protection plans
Zamfara State, with UNICEF, launches a 5-year child nutrition strategy and alternative childcare guidelines to protect vulnerable children and combat gender-based violence.
COP30: Urgent Call to Accelerate Paris Agreement
At COP30 in Brazil, UN and global leaders issue a stark warning: the Paris Agreement is lagging behind the climate crisis. They demand immediate, tangible action for a faster energy transition.
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