In a time when global agri-food systems are under mounting pressure—contributing up to 37% of greenhouse gas emissions, driving 80% of deforestation, threatening biodiversity, and wasting one-third of all food produced—the urgency to act has never been greater. The…
Climate Activists Rally on German Island Against North Sea Drilling
An aerial view taken with a drone shows “STOP GAS” written in red letters in the sand on Borkum beach. Activists from “Fridays for Future” demonstrate on Borkum against gas drilling off Borkum. Credit: Lars Penning/dpa Climate activists from…
1,500 Tarantulas Hidden in Biscuit Packaging Found by German Customs
German customs authorities have found some 1,500 tarantulas concealed within biscuit packaging at Cologne/Bonn Airport during a seizure that took place about three weeks ago. Cologne customs spokesman Jens Ahland said on Monday the package, which came from Vietnam, had…
Clean Air Forum: Over 300 Experts Gather to Tackle Africa’s Air Pollution Crisis
Against the backdrop of the HEI Scoping Review, indicating a mortality rate of 294,000 across 2021 in Africa due to air pollution causes; regional experts, policymakers, and stakeholders discuss cross-sector strategies to reduce air pollution and protect public health. …
Dangote Returns to Olokola with Plans for New Atlantic Seaport
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is preparing to launch another multibillion-dollar infrastructure project—this time at Olokola in Ogun State, Nigeria. According to a report by Bloomberg News, the President of the Dangote Group has submitted an application to establish a…
SPP Urges Building of Climate Resilient Communities through Education
SPP Urges Building of Climate Resilient Communities through Education The Society of Planet and Prosperity, SPP, has called for collaboration in the building of climate resilient communities through education on climate action. The foremost environmental NGO, presided by…
SPP Rallies State Commissioners to Bridge Gaps in Subnational Climate Governance
SPP Rallies State Commissioners to Bridge Gaps in Subnational Climate Governance The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has convened a high level meeting with State Commissioners of Environment and Climate Change, under the auspices of the “Conference of…
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates APC’S Sweep In Lagos LG Polls, Dedicates Victory To Lagosians
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has described the outcome of the Saturday, July 12, 2025, local government elections across Lagos State as a resounding endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the people of Lagos. He hailed the party’s clean…
Sahara Energy Resources Closes USD 225 Million Facility to Drive Global Expansion, Sustainability
Sahara Energy Resource Limited (Isle of Man) (“Sahara”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of a USD 225 million unsecured, committed Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The facility was significantly oversubscribed, underscoring the confidence of the international financial community in…
Petroleum Marketers Commend NMDPRA for Strategic Oversight in Nigeria’s Downstream Sector
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has attributed the stability, innovation, energy access and continuing growth in the sector to strategic regulatory oversight by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). DAPPMAN said the…