Following Flooding in Mokwa, Civil Groups Call for Proactive Climate Preparedness Abuja, Nigeria | June 5, 2025 – A coalition of civil society organisations has issued a unified call for urgent, localised, and anticipatory action in response to Nigeria’s intensifying climate challenges, as the world commemorates World Environment Day 2025. The statement follows the tragic […]
By Ify Onyekwere As the world pushes for accelerated climate action, women are stepping forward, leading transformative initiatives that bridge sustainability, policy, and education. On the latest episode of Climate Fact File with Ify Onyekwere, two voices—Uzochukwudinma Awele Otakpor and Rifkatu Joseph Odeyemi—shared their insights on environmental sustainability, circular economy, and the intersection of faith
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has engaged Paradigm News in a strategic effort to tackle misinformation and increase the visibility of ECOWAS activities across the region. This move comes at a crucial time, following the recent withdrawal of three member states from the regional bloc, a development that has sparked an
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By Ogeyi Ebinyi An organization has launched a Femicide Research Hub to prevent femicide in Nigeria through research, advocacy, and policy action. The organization, DOHS Cares Foundation fighting to end sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria, has instituted a Research Hub targeted at femicide prevention. The virtual research collaboration, which kicks off officially on January
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By Ify Onyekwere On the latest edition of The Development Report radio show, Dr. Chimere May Ohajinwa, an environmental toxicologist and public health expert, shed light on the far-reaching consequences of open defecation on global health and sustainable development. The discussion, which coincided with World Toilet Day, emphasized the urgent need for action and innovation
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By Ify Onyekwere Communications Officer of YALI Network Abuja, Nigeria, Boluwatife Adekanye, shared powerful takeaways from the recent Interactive Dialogue on Building a Sustainable Africa, organized by Future Perspectives in collaboration with Access Bank Plc and Africa Fintech Foundry. The event brought together influential voices, including former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Gregory
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By Ify Onyekwere In a powerful conversation on The Development Report Radio Show, Dr. Oghenefego Ofili, Media Strategist and CEO of Teo-Inspiro International, shared her insights on the importance of inclusive storytelling for the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Ofili emphasized the need to amplify the voices of marginalized groups to ensure
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By Ogeyi Ebinyi At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to global climate goals through strategic engagements and advocacy. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, held talks with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to secure technical support for Nigeria’s climate and meteorological capacity-building efforts.
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By Ogeyi Ebinyi In an engaging conversation hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on X Spaces, the spotlight was on the importance of sustaining accountability and investigative journalism in Nigeria. The event, part of the Journalism and Society Conversations series, brought together seasoned professionals to discuss strategies for strengthening journalism in
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By Ify Onyekwere In a recent discussion hosted by The Development Report, Boluwatife Adekanye, Communications Officer for the YALI Network Abuja, shed light on the critical role of communication in fostering just transition towards sustainability in Africa. With a focus on climate action, economic equity, and social justice, Adekanye emphasized the need for holistic strategies
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