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Sahara Calls for Fresh Capital Push to Close Africa’s Climate Finance Gap

September 21, 2026

Africa needs a major increase in sustainable investment and climate finance to bridge its development funding gap and build infrastructure capable of withstanding economic and climate shocks, Sahara Power Enterprise Group Managing

Climate Change & Sustainability·News·Top Stories·World News

Search Widens Across Ravaged Sumatra After Deadly Floods Claim 49 Lives

November 27, 2025

Indonesia has intensified search-and-rescue operations across flood-ravaged parts of North Sumatra, Aceh and West Sumatra, where days of relentless monsoon rains have triggered deadly flash floods and landslides, leaving 49 people confirmed

Africa·Climate Change & Sustainability·News

AI for Climate Action: Tanzanian Farmers Find New Hope In Technology

September 8, 2025

For generations, Tanzanian farmers like William Karatibu relied on ancestral wisdom to forecast the weather. Ant trails, shifting winds, and cloud formations once guided decisions on when to sow and harvest. But

Africa·Climate Change & Sustainability

Tanzanian Youths, Women Drive Climate Action Amid Policy Gaps

September 6, 2025

As Tanzania faces worsening droughts and floods, women and youth groups are stepping into leadership roles to close gaps left by national climate policies. In Shinyanga, 26-year-old Edina Evodius, once dismissed in

News

Nigeria Needs $410bn To Achieve Energy Transition Plan By 2060 – Tinubu

April 24, 2025

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has disclosed that the country needs over $410 billion to achieve its Energy Transition Plan (ETP) by 2060. Tinubu stated this while outlining Nigeria’s ETP during a high-level virtual

Business News·Markets

Banks Shift Climate Targets Amid Global Economic Realities

April 15, 2025

In a significant move, major banks have voted to adjust their climate targets, abandoning a more stringent goal to align all sector financing with 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century.

Climate Change & Sustainability·News·World News

Bloomberg Philanthropy To Fund UN Global Climate Body After Trump’s Withdrawal

January 23, 2025

Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy group, Bloomberg Philanthropies, has announced funding to cover the U.S. contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This follows the U.S. government’s withdrawal from international

Climate Change & Sustainability·FEATURES·World News

Global Wildfires Surge In 2024: A Burning Crisis Fueled By Climate Change

August 14, 2024

Wildfires have rapidly become a global front-burner issue as the scale of destruction, evacuations, and environmental damage continues to escalate. In 2024, relentless blazes are ravaging expansive forests in North America, scorching

Climate Change & Sustainability·News

Climate Change: Ikpeazu Seeks Adoption Of Green Economy

June 27, 2024

Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has urged Nigerians and Africans to embrace the green economy revolution to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Speaking at the 40th Scientific Conference

Protection Of Africa’s Natural Carbons Sinks Will Enhance Sustainability – Sahara Group

Climate Change & Sustainability·News

Protection Of Africa’s Natural Carbon Sinks Will Enhance Sustainability – Sahara Group

June 27, 2024

Protecting and rehabilitating Africa’s natural carbon sinks, such as forests, oceans, coastal mangroves, wetlands and grasslands can significantly aid in mitigating the effects of climate change, Ejiro Gray, Director, Governance and Sustainability,

Climate Change & Sustainability

Reporting Carbon Footprints: A New Phenomenon

June 27, 2024

A paper delivered by Dr Marcel Mbamalu, CEO of Newstide Publications Limited, publishers of Prime Business Africa at the maiden edition of Asharami Square organised by Sahara Group in Lagos, Nigeria on

Experts Highlight Ways Africa Can Participate In Energy Transition For Sustainability

Climate Change & Sustainability

Carbon Footprints And The African Narratives

June 26, 2024

A keynote delivered by Dr ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, Ford Foundation, Regional Director, West Africa, at the maiden edition of the Asharami Square organised by Sahara Group, on Monday, 24 June 2024 Opening

How Africa Should Position To Benefit From Green Economy – Aniagolu-Okoye

Climate Change & Sustainability

How Africa Can Benefit From Energy Transition, Green Economy – Aniagolu-Okoye

June 26, 2024

As the world shifts focus towards creating sustainable environment in response to the threat of climate change, Ford Foundation’s regional director in West Africa, Dr ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, has highlighted ways Africa can

Why Media Organisations Should Create Sustainability Desks - Mbamalu

Climate Change & Sustainability·News

Why Media Organisations Should Create Sustainability Reporting Desks – Mbamalu

June 25, 2024

Dr Marcel Mbamalu, CEO of Newstide Publications Limited, publishers of Prime Business Africa, has urged media organisations in Africa to create Sustainability Desks, for adequate coverage of issues surrounding environmental sustainability. Mbamalu

World News

IRC Calls For Urgent Action As Violence, Insecurity, Extreme Weather Events Displace 9 Million In West Africa

June 20, 2024

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has called for urgent action on escalating humanitarian needs as nearly 9 million people in West Africa are currently displaced due to increasing violence, insecurity, and extreme

Agro-Economy·News

Anambra Farmers Worry Over Prolonged Lack Of Rainfall

May 3, 2024

Farmers in some parts of Anambra State have expressed concerns about the lack of rainfall as the situation may affect planting and farm yields. In an interview with Prime Business Africa (PBA)

AMA News

Bringing forth water to combat food insecurity and climate change in the Sahel

March 21, 2024

The vast lands of the Saloum at the heart of Senegal are breathtaking. The ephemeral greenery of the landscape stretches

AMA News

Drawing A Line In The Sand As Communities Adapt To Climate Change

February 28, 2024

Communities in some of the most climate-change-affected areas in southern Madagascar are finding ways to thrive in increasingly challenging environments by becoming more resilient and adapting to unpredictable weather patterns.

Environmental Degradation: The Real Doomsday Looming As Man Continues Drinking The Hemlock

Opinion

Environmental Degradation: The Real Doomsday Looming As Man Continues To Drink The Hemlock

February 15, 2024

A certain number of people are anxiously waiting for a day the sun, moon and stars fall to earth, sky to turn red and filled with lightning and thunder. Dragons appear from

Africa·News·World News

COP28: Experts Advocate Strengthened Partnerships For Climate Resilience Investments

December 7, 2023

Experts have highlighted the critical need for Africa to upscale its engagement in the Africa Climate Resilient Investment Facility (AFRI-RES) to fortify climate resilience and promote sustainable investments in key sectors. During

News·Top Stories

COP28: Nigerian Albinos Cry Out As Climate Change Forces Them Indoors During Productive Hours [VIDEO]

December 3, 2023

As the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) gets underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, there are rising concerns

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Tinubu Set To Attend COP28 Summit In Dubai

November 28, 2023

Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday head to Dubai United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as Conference of the Parties (COP28).

Nigeria's Exchange Rate Will Soon Stabilise, Bagudu Assures Investors

News

How Climate Change Fuels Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – Minister

October 13, 2023

The Nigerian government on Thursday stated that the insecurity ravaging the northern part of the country derives from the devastating impact of climate change. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku

Blue Economy: Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors For NPA, NIMASA

News

Nigerian Govt Pledges To Transform Economy As Safeguard Against Climate Change

October 10, 2023

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, announced plans to steer the nation away from its heavy reliance on hydrocarbon resources. In a meeting with the Miners Association of Nigeria’s

UNICEF Advocates Prioritized Measures For Mental Health

World News

20,000 Children Displaced Daily By Climate Change, Says UNICEF

October 6, 2023

ew UNICEF report released on Friday disclosed that 43 million children were displaced within six years due to the impacts of storms, floods, fires and other extreme weather made worse by climate

Pope Francis Served The Church With Humility, Deep Love For The Poor – CBCN

World News

Climate Crisis: ‘Our World’s Collapsing’, Pope Francis Warns

October 4, 2023

Spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has decried the scant attention paid to climate change issues by politicians, businesses, even as he tackled those who failed to see the link

News

U.S. Consulate Supports First Nigerian Climate Resilience Salon

August 7, 2023

The United States Consulate General supported the first Nigerian Climate Resilience Salon that brought together women-led organizations, climate-tech entrepreneurs as well as representatives from public and private sectors who are leading efforts

Insights·Top Stories

How Climate Crisis Is Changing Parental Decisions On Purchasing Habit, Careers – HP Study

June 21, 2023

HP has announced new global research conducted by Morning Consult revealing the serious actions many parents are taking due to climate change, from everyday decisions to long-term family planning. The study among

NCC Urges Telecom Operators To Embrace Innovations In Sustainable Energy

News·Technology

Network Infrastructure: NCC Tasks MTN, Airtel, Glo, Others On Sustainable Energy

March 16, 2023

Amid global concerns on climate change, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has charged MTN, GLO, Airtel, 9Mobile and other mobile network operators to come up with innovations in sustainable energy while deploying

Failure To Scrap Fuel Subsidy, Cash Shortage Major Fiscal Risk To Nigeria’s Economy - FocusEconomics

Africa·News

Nigeria Ready To Host Secretariat Of Sahel Climate Fund – Buhari

February 17, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, pledged that Nigeria is ready to host the Secretariat of the Sahel Climate Fund, including equipping and providing accommodation to the top management staff

Innovating Finance For Climate Change As Policymakers Gather for the U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit 2022

AMA News·World News

Innovating Finance For Climate Change As Policymakers Gather For U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa.com, Bank of America and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) are convening a high-level curated event to discuss innovating finance for climate change in Washington D.C. on December 15, during the U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit. The event will bring together

December 14, 2022

Africa·News

HOMEF Tasks African Nations On Adopting Agro-ecology, Scaling Down Fossil Fuel Use, As Solutions To Climate Change

An environment NGO, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), has charged African nations to adopt agro-ecology and discontinue further use of fossil fuel as part of sustainable efforts to combat the threats of climate change. The executive director of HOMEF, Nnimmo Bassey

November 3, 2022

Opinion

Africa And Climate Change – A Conversation With US Senator John Kerry Towards COP27

As the world continues to experience the daily impact of global warming, whether the tragic recent flooding in Pakistan, or the less covered, but equally harmful, persistent environmental degradation of Africa’s Sahel region, leaders need to act, not just talk. Equally, Africa

September 19, 2022

Breakdown Of How Nigeria’s Debt Will Rise Over N70 billion In June

Business News

Pres. Buhari Reveals Timeline To End Kerosene Usage In Nigeria

The use of Kerosene will be phased out by the Federal Government by 2030, President Muhammadu Buhari revealed this at the 15th Annual Banking and Finance Conference. At the event organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Wednesday,

September 14, 2022

News

Osinbajo’s Climate change Proposal In Far-away Washington DC

In faraway Washington DC over the weekend, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo propounded new ideas on how best to bring developing nations to contribute adequately to the course of global net-zero emissions targets, facilitate energy access and development of African countries. Speaking at

September 4, 2022

News

Energy Transition: Nigeria Targets Elimination Of Kerosene Use By 2030 – Buhari

Buhari has restated Nigeria’s commitment to having a sustainable and healthier global climate, in line with net zero emission target.

June 18, 2022

News·Africa

Environment Activist Faults Nigeria’s VP Osinbajo On Climate Change Responses

Environment activist and Founder of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey disagrees with the Nigerian Vice president Yemi Osinbajo on the latter’s argument that western countries are being hypocritical with their demand on Africa to draw back on fossil

May 7, 2022

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Seychelles President Advocates End To Oil Exploration In Island Nations

By Izuchukwu Okosi As global leaders gather in Glasgow, Scotland for a summit on Climate Change and its impact as well as rising sea levels, Island nations must be taken seriously in the scheme of things and oil exploration stopped, Seychelles

November 4, 2021

World News

London Protesters Berate Use Of Fossil Fuels As U. N Climate Summit Beckons

Ahead of the U. N Climate Change Conference known as COP26, protesters gathered Friday in the heart of London’s historic financial district to lodge their reservations against the use of fossil fuels in the run-up to the start of the U.N.

October 29, 2021

Oil & Gas·News·Top Stories

PIA: No Attention To Climate Change, Says Environmentalist Group

As reactions continue to trail the signing into law of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by President Muhammadu Buhari, a group of civil society organizations have expressed concern that provisions of the law pay no attention to addressing climate change issues in Nigeria.

September 7, 2021

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