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.
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.
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.
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.
The EU moves to stop fossil fuel investments from being labelled 'sustainable'. Learn how this new three-tier system aims to combat greenwashing and protect investors.
Post Malone and his ex-fiancée, Jamie Park, have officially ended their custody dispute over their daughter. Get the full story on their private settlement.
ASUU's Benin Zone rejects Federal Government's proposed salary increase, calling it insufficient to reverse brain drain in Nigerian universities. Read the full details.
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.
Brazil presents first draft climate agreement at COP30 as President Lula returns to push for deal. Key issues include climate finance, fossil fuels, and trade measures.
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.
Ukraine signs historic agreement with France for 100 Rafale warplanes to strengthen air defence against Russian attacks. Zelenskiy calls it 'greatest air defence in the world'.
Switzerland's economy contracted by 0.5% in Q3 2025 due to high US tariffs, but recent deal lowers rates to 15% and brings $200 billion investment. Read the full analysis.
Nigerian resident doctors continue strike for 17 days, demanding Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary review. 91 hospitals affected nationwide. Read latest updates.
ASUU's Nsukka Zone accuses Tinubu administration of deliberately jeopardizing Nigeria's future through delayed 2009 agreement renegotiation. Lecturers reject salary offer, warn of impending crisis.
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.
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.
ASUU warns of imminent nationwide strike as Federal Government fails to address 2009 agreement renegotiation. Universities face shutdown unless demands are met within 8 days.
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.
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.
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.
Expert analysis on transforming the temporary Israel-Hamas ceasefire into sustainable peace through humanitarian corridors, political dialogue, and international cooperation.
After years of devastating conflict that claimed thousands of lives, Sudan's rival military factions have reached a groundbreaking ceasefire agreement with former US President Donald Trump's mediation. The three-month truce marks a significant breakthroug
Discover how Nigeria's Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities are developing permanent solutions to end recurring strikes and transform higher education.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is negotiating a strategic tariff agreement with the European Union to strengthen South Africa's economic position and create new opportunities for local businesses.
Nollywood actor Junior Pope's wife drops bombshell about signed loan document from 2020, sparking conversations about money and marriage in Nigerian households.
Nollywood actress Jennifer Awele, widow of late actor Junior Pope, exposes heartbreaking financial document showing money borrowed in 2020 with surprising terms.