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Nigerian airlines win jet fuel subsidy after shutdown threat

Nigerian airlines win jet fuel subsidy after shutdown threat

After domestic airlines threatened to ground their planes, the government agreed to cover some of their rising fuel costs

Will Nigeria's climate change law put the brakes on gas flaring?

Will Nigeria’s climate change law put the brakes on gas flaring?

Nigeria has promised to end gas flaring by 2030 under its national climate plan but communities are sceptical, given previous unmet deadlines

Erosion crisis swallows homes and livelihoods in Nigeria

Erosion crisis swallows homes and livelihoods in Nigeria

Climate change is aggravating an erosion crisis in Nigeria that is wrecking buildings, roads and farmland. Damage may cost up to $100 million a year

Boko Haram terrorists thriving on climate crisis: report

Boko Haram terrorists thriving on climate crisis: report

As chronic water shortages create instability and violence around Lake Chad, researchers warn climate change feeds terror

Africa's "buyer's remorse" over Paris climate deal

Africa’s “buyer’s remorse” over Paris climate deal

Some African governments are regretting the ambition of emissions targets submitted towards the Paris Agreement, say advisers

Crude politics: Reforming Nigeria's oil sector

Crude politics: Reforming Nigeria’s oil sector

A new round of reforms will address fraud, corruption and cronyism in the oil import sector, but they require careful handling by central government

Nigeria to ratify Paris Agreement in September

Nigeria to ratify Paris Agreement in September

Move by sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy increases chance the UN climate pact could enter into force this year

Unions threaten riots, strikes as Nigeria ditches oil subsidy

Unions threaten riots, strikes as Nigeria ditches oil subsidy

Government says subsidy cut is vital to rebalance budget, but opposition brand decision “evil” and a “rigmarole”

Nigeria budget signals shift away from oil dependence

Nigeria budget signals shift away from oil dependence

NEWS: African oil exporter must rebalance its economy, president Muhammadu Buhari argues in 2016 budget speech

What has happened to Nigeria's climate pledge?

What has happened to Nigeria’s climate pledge?

ANALYSIS: President Buhari has yet to sign off submission of Africa’s most populous country to a UN Paris deal, to the frustration of civil society

Nigeria will be 'forceful' climate advocate, says Buhari

Nigeria will be ‘forceful’ climate advocate, says Buhari

NEWS: Incoming leader promises more constructive approach to “matters of collective concern” ahead of Paris climate pact

Global warming raises tensions in Boko Haram region

Global warming raises tensions in Boko Haram region

NEWS: Climate change makes Lake Chad fertile territory for extremism, experts say after Boko Haram massacre of up to 2,000 people

Climate change could create more Boko Haram extremists - study

Climate change could create more Boko Haram extremists – study

NEWS: Drought, famine and crop failures could destabilise 32 countries in Africa and Asia, warn risk analysts

Nigeria energy minister backs solar for rural communities

Nigeria energy minister backs solar for rural communities

NEWS: Ositadinma Nebo says country will invest in coal and gas power for national grid to combat urban blackouts

Fossil fuel subsidies: the addiction Egypt just can't kick

Fossil fuel subsidies: the addiction Egypt just can’t kick

Fossil fuel subsidy cuts have been targeted by the World Bank, G20 and climate campaigners. While Iran is setting an example, Egypt struggles to cut the cord

Africa renewable energy potential 'can drive growth'

Africa renewable energy potential ‘can drive growth’

World Future Council report suggests supporting clean energy efforts in Africa would give continent huge economic boost

UN launches Africa plan to swap kerosene for solar

UN launches Africa plan to swap kerosene for solar

Nigeria could save US$1.4 billion a year and avoid using 17.3 million barrels of crude oil if it used modern off-grid lighting solutions

Climate Live: US storms could threaten region's ozone layer & EU Energy Commissioner praises unconventional fossil fuels

Climate Live: US storms could threaten region’s ozone layer & EU Energy Commissioner praises unconventional fossil fuels

Today’s top headlines: US storms could threaten region’s ozone layer, EU Energy Commissioner praises unconventional fossil fuels and UNEP chief praises London Olympics.

Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

How Nigeria’s vortex of violence is being driven by climate change and desertification

Jack Hamilton explores how increasing levels of violence in Nigeria and West Africa can be explained by the effects of desertification and climate change

Youth Profile #1: How Nigerian Climate Coalition are building green bridges ahead of COP18

Youth Profile #1: How Nigerian Climate Coalition are building green bridges ahead of COP18

Olumide Idowu, from the Nigerian Youth Climate Coalition talk to RTCC about the work they do, the reasons why they do it and why working in Nigeria is not always easy.

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