Odion Ibadin, Ifeoma Malo Image source: Sustainable Economy Nigeria According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration , at the rise of the industrial era human activities have increased atmospheric concentrations of CO2 by about 50%. To tackle this, political authorities from nations across the globe adopted the Kyoto Protocol…

Onyekachi Chukwu Image source: Business Day Technology has enabled people to live comfortable lives, from providing access to roads, trains, and aircraft for convenient travel to facilitating communication from anywhere in the world. Thanks to technology, women and girls from all walks of life can now access various resources, enhancing…

Francis Ezeh, Rinret Best, and Onyekachi Chukwu. Image source : The Guardian, Nigeria As we move further into the 21st century, it has become increasingly clear that the health of our planet is in a precarious state. From extreme weather conditions caused by the change in climate, to disruption of…

*Salma Adam Image source: istock photo According to a United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) report, Nigeria generates over 32 million tons of waste annually, accounting for 2.5 million tons of plastic. Nigeria is among the top 20 nations that contribute 83 per cent of the total volume of land-based…

*Zara Mustapha The year 2023 is unique as the Easter celebrations happened during Ramadan amidst an unmatched heatwave that has gotten the nation grumbling. The heatwave, which broke records with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, led to power outages and water shortages in some areas making worship challenging for citizens…

*Precious Esogbue Image credit: iStock On March 16, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed a constitutional amendment permitting states to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity in areas served by the national grid. This groundbreaking decision, part of 19 bills assented by the President, is expected to have major implications for access…

*Petke Mangni Image source: Getty Images As awareness and advocacy of gender equality in the workspace gains more grounds, many previously male-dominated professions are now employing a more diverse workforce as gender equality in the workplace becomes the norm rather than the exception. In today’s world, men and women coexist…

*Ifechi Anikwe Image source: CliM’ Blog The African continent remains vulnerable to ongoing global climatic changes despite doing very little to contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. A continent with varying climate regions and a dependency on rain-fed agricultural economies in many of its countries, it is primed to bear the…

*Precious Bernadette Esogbue Image: Shutterstock The month of March is dedicated to celebrating women around the world, acknowledging their achievements and raising awareness of gender inequalities in many parts of the world. Each year a theme is chosen that focuses on a particular aspect of women’s rights and empowerment. The…