Nigerians, other African migrants face hard times in Brazil: Here’s how
February 9, 2022 The brutal murder of a Congolese man at a Rio de Janeiro beach has cast a harsh spotlight on the ordeals African migrants face in Brazil, the…
There’s no climate justice without climate reparations
Feb. 7, 2022 The world is facing an existential climate crisis that is threatening living species and ecosystems. This crisis has brought about a lot of controversial issues that were…
Ukpokiti Oil Field explosion: Will the Niger Delta ever catch a break?
Feb. 6, 2022 About three weeks ago, we published an article about the soot crisis in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, Nigeria, and how the activities of multinational…
UBULU-UKU STORY: HOW A HUNTER FOUNDED DELTA’S MOST PEACEFUL TOWN
February 4, 2022 It is widely believed that the parents of Ezemu, the famed founder of Ubulu-Uku, migrated from the Middle East because of the similitude of their hair to…
Preserving and restoring Africa’s depleting ecosystems
Feb. 3, 2022 According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest (about 114,763 km²). It also revealed in a report that…
Crucial changes needed to protect workers’ health while teleworking
Feb. 3, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called for measures to be put in place to protect workers’ health while teleworking. In…
4 blockchain startups promoting the circular economy
Feb. 3, 2022 When it comes to advancing a circular economy, there are startups around the world that are providing solutions aimed at cutting waste and pollution, keeping products and…
4 roof types that can help you curb the urban heat effect
Feb. 2, 2022 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that cities account for about 75% of global carbon dioxide emissions, with buildings being one of the biggest emitters. This…
Climate Finance: A necessary lubricant for Africa’s adaptation wheel
Feb. 2, 2022 The global community has called for countries to concentrate all post-pandemic recovery investments on immediate eco-friendly and sustainable channels in order to address climate change issues. It…
W. Africa Coups Show Limits of Diplomacy, Opening Door to New Players
Jan. 27, 2022 Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish coup leaders seeking to extend their hold on power, and to halt a…