Author: The North Journals

By Aminu Adamu Africa is entering a dangerous new climate era, with extreme heat emerging as a silent but deadly threat. A groundbreaking report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi, warns that the continent is warming nearly 1.5 times faster than the global average, leaving hundreds of millions vulnerable to life-threatening conditions . Authored by Anumita Roychowdhury and Sharanjeet Kaur, the report details how rising temperatures, rapid urbanization, and surging cooling demand are reshaping lives across the continent. “Extreme heat is a silent disruptor, undermining productivity, threatening food systems, straining water and energy supplies, and driving…

By Aminu Adamu One of the deadliest floods in Nigeria’s history struck in 2022, leaving more than 600 people dead, 2,500 injured, and nearly 1.4 million displaced across 33 of the country’s 36 states. A new study published in the Irish Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences describes the catastrophe as both a humanitarian emergency and a stark warning about climate vulnerability in West Africa. “The floods of 2022 revealed serious weaknesses in Nigeria’s disaster preparedness and response,” wrote Summer Okibe, a researcher at the University of Victoria. “Despite existing early warning systems and government policies, their implementation and effectiveness…

By Aminu Adamu In 2025, Africa stands at a critical juncture. With its population projected to nearly double by 2050, the continent’s greatest potential lies in its youth. Yet, a new report, State of Education in Africa 2025 (SOE Africa 2025), warns that unless urgent investments and systemic reforms are made, millions of children will face futures marked by inequality, unemployment, and missed opportunity. The stark findings paint a picture of progress laced with peril: rising school enrollment, but poor learning outcomes; ambitious government policies, but underfunded systems; digital opportunities, but limited access. “The continent stands at a critical crossroads:…

Addis Ababa, A new study has raised alarm over the future of education in Africa, warning that without urgent and sustained investment, millions of young people across the continent will be denied the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century. The State of Education in Africa 2025 report highlights both progress and persistent challenges, noting that while enrollment rates have risen in recent years, learning outcomes remain dangerously low. “The continent stands at a critical crossroads: the choices made today will determine whether Africa reaps the demographic dividend of its youth or faces deepening inequality and unemployment,” the report…

By Bagudu Mohammed When the news first broke that the Federal University of Technology, Minna, was preparing to establish professional programmes in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences, the excitement was almost electric. Across social media, jubilant voices declared it a long-overdue step forward. One commenter captured the mood when he exclaimed that it was “the most cheering news I have heard in recent times.” Yet, like most bold ideas, this development quickly stirred debates. Was this a natural evolution in the life of a university of technology, or a daring departure from its founding mandate? The spark…

By Aminu Adamu Port Harcourt, Nigeria The oil-rich Rivers State has emerged from six months of emergency rule with its Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, pledging a fresh start, reconciliation, and renewed governance. But beneath the rhetoric of unity and gratitude lie deeper questions about federal intervention, political stability, and the fragility of democracy in one of Nigeria’s most politically volatile states. On Friday, September 19, 2025, Fubara addressed Rivers people in a statewide broadcast, marking the end of a turbulent chapter in the state’s political history. “The last six months had been enormously challenging for our dear State under the…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, has declared that peace and stability have returned to the state following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March 2025. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Governor Fubara reflected on the turbulent period, describing it as “enormously challenging” but necessary to restore order amid the state’s intense political crisis. “As your Governor, I accepted to abide by the state of emergency declaration and chose to cooperate with Mr. President and the National Assembly, guided by my conviction that no sacrifice was too great to secure…

Johannesburg, South Africa Digital transformation may have brought dashboards, data, and payment solutions, but for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in South Africa, one key element is still missing: confidence. “Adoption and access are no longer enough; confidence is what turns technology into progress,” said Ciarán Quilty, Senior Vice President for International at Intuit, in his article Confidence Is the New Currency in the AI Economy. According to research from Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index, while 90% of South African SMEs now accept digital payments, far fewer have embraced data-driven systems or artificial intelligence (AI) to guide critical decisions. Across Africa,…

By The North Journals Jimeta, the bustling commercial hub of Adamawa State, is grappling with a hidden environmental crisis: the link between air pollution and rising urban temperatures. A recent study published in the International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management reveals that pollutants emitted largely from vehicles are directly influencing the heat felt in the city. The research, conducted by Saadatu Musa Yerima, Ibrahim Abubakar Adamu, Aminu Ahmed Marafa, and Enoch Buba Badgal of Adamawa State Polytechnic, examined the relationship between key air pollutants Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) and ambient temperatures across…

By The North Journals Investigations Desk In Malabu, a farming settlement tucked inside Adamawa State’s Fufore Local Government Area, anxiety runs deep. A mysterious illness has emerged, attacking its victims with terrifying precision. What begins as a painful boil soon ruptures into an open sore, consuming flesh and eroding the bones beneath. “It started like a boil with pains, later got swollen and burst, then began to eat up the flesh on my leg, damaging the bones and causing serious pain,” recounted Mrs. Phibi Sabo, one of the patients. “This has left me with an open wound. I can’t explain…