As the 62nd session of the UNFCCC’s Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) concluded in Bonn, climate justice advocates voiced growing concern over developed nations’ continued obstruction of critical negotiations ahead of COP30, scheduled to take place later this year in Belém, Brazil.…
Niger Delta to Bonn: Orekha Amplifies Inclusion of Community Voices for Climate Justice
At the SB62 Climate Conference in Bonn, Prince Israel Orekha of Connected Advocacy led a bold campaign to amplify the voices of Niger Delta communities. Calling for inclusive, people-centered climate policies, he highlighted the urgent need for justice and resilience in Africa’s most impacted regions.
Bearing the Brunt of War: UNICEF Chief meets some of Sudan’s 700,000 child refugees crossing into Chad
© UNICEF/Donaig Le Du – Refugees from Sudan continue to arrive in Chad. Since fighting erupted in Sudan in April 2023, more than two million children have been displaced by the brutal war between rival militaries there. In neighbouring…
Asia is Warming Twice as Fast as the Rest of the World
In April 2024, China broke the average temperature record that month. The following month, it was the same – and then again in August. And September. And November. While there are records which exist to be broken – Olympic…
New Study Shows the Coca-Cola System has Economic Impact of $10.4 Billion – Support Over 1 Million Jobs
The Coca-Cola system supported more than 1 million jobs across its value chain on the continent in sectors like retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the…
Malaysian envoy says palm oil trade with Nigeria thriving
The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, says the thriving palm oil trade between Malaysia and Nigeria has enhanced relations between the two countries. He noted that the surge in trade had not only signified a strong commitment…
NLNG Endorses 2025 Oriental News Nigeria Summit on Gas Utilization and Energy Security
In a major endorsement of Nigeria’s energy transition agenda, the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Oriental News Nigeria National Conference. The summit, organized by STANMEG Communications—publishers of Oriental News…
Nigeria Contributes 85,325km² Global Seabed Mapping Initiative
The Hydrographer of the Federation, Rear Adm. Ayodeji Olugbode, says Nigeria has contributed 85,325 square kilometers to the global seabed mapping initiative. Olugbode said this on Tuesday, in Abuja at a news conference on World Hydrography Day celebration/West Africa Hydrographic…
Day of African Child: Children Call for Prioritization of Education in South Sudan
A report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicates that over 70% of South Sudanese children are out of school due to a combination of factors, including conflict, displacement, and natural hazards such as seasonal flooding.
NSIPA Debunks Viral Social Media Claims of Ongoing Beneficiary Payments
The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has officially debunked viral social media claims suggesting that payments are currently being made to beneficiaries of its programmes. The agency described the reports as entirely false, misleading, and unauthorized, calling it a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and undermine the credibility of its interventions. The agency emphasized that it does not disseminate information about disbursements or programme updates via Facebook or other unverified platforms.
