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By The North Journal Newsroom “Biodiversity journalism in West Africa is more urgent than ever, and this opportunity will further sharpen my ability to tell stories that matter.” — Ibrahim Babangida Lawal The North Journal is proud to announce that one of its own, Ibrahim Babangida Lawal, has been selected to participate in the inaugural GJESHA-TNJ Biodiversity Training Series, a prestigious journalism program designed to strengthen biodiversity storytelling across West Africa. The training, themed “Biodiversity Matters: How Africa’s Stories Can Shape a Sustainable Future,” is organized by the Centre for Climate Change & Food Security (CCCFS) in partnership with The…

By Trésor Daniel Mefire As Africa stands at the crossroads of ecological crisis and economic opportunity, land restoration has emerged as a transformative solution to the continent’s worsening land degradation. With over 65% of Africa’s land affected by degradation and drought, more than 400 million people are grappling with declining agricultural productivity, biodiversity loss, and climate vulnerability. In a powerful and timely paper titled “Land Restoration in Africa and Cameroon: A Path to Resilience and Prosperity”, environmental researcher Trésor Daniel Mefire warns that the stakes are higher than ever. “Cameroon, like much of Africa, is confronting a silent emergency. Our…

By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal abumaimoona2023@gmail.com When Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, once a stout sentinel of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vast political dominion, tendered his abrupt resignation as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the reverberations were felt far beyond the marbled corridors of the party’s headquarters. To the uninitiated, it may seem a trifling palace reshuffle — but for those who grasp the hidden gears of Nigerian politics, it may well portend the slow unspooling of a power tapestry Tinubu has spent decades weaving, thread by painstaking thread. To dismiss Ganduje’s exit as a mundane routine is to…

By The North Journals Staff Reporter In a significant boost to Nigeria’s renewable energy landscape, Alfuttaim Nigeria Limited has signed a grant agreement with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the deployment of six mini-grid projects across Kano State. The project, with a total installed capacity of 720 kilowatts peak (kWp), is set to provide an estimated 6,852 new electricity connections for homes and businesses in underserved communities. The initiative is being implemented under the Distributed Access to Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) project, a World Bank-supported program designed to fast-track clean, reliable, and affordable electricity access across Nigeria’s off-grid regions.…

By The North Journals Staff Writer In a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law four sweeping tax reform bills that promise to simplify taxation, improve compliance, and attract investment while easing pressure on low-income earners. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Wednesday, President Tinubu described the reforms as “pro-people, pro-business and tailored for a modern, ambitious Nigeria.” He emphasized that the new legal framework would promote transparency and efficiency in tax administration, ultimately fostering inclusive economic growth. The newly signed laws include: Nigeria Tax Bill Nigeria Tax Administration Bill Nigeria Revenue…

By Aminu Adamu In a time where many leaders build fences, Namdas builds rooms. In the annals of Nigerian political life, few men stand as embodiments of both tradition and modernity, nobility and populism, humility and ambition. Among them is Rt. Hon. Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, lawgiver, communicator, cultural custodian, and a quiet force shaping the next frontier of leadership in Adamawa State and Nigeria at large. To speak of Namdas is to invoke a name that has, over decades, become synonymous with resilience, representational fidelity, and a conscious bridging of the gap between Nigeria’s storied traditions and its democratic future.…

By Sani Danaudi Mohammed The North is currently facing a crisis of unprecedented proportions. Given the current wave of conflicts and the resurgence of the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State, the attack and killings in Benue, Niger, and Plateau States in the North Central call for urgent action. The situation is dire, and the people of the North are crying out for help. The attacks have left many dead, and the survivors are living in fear of their lives. The North needs healing, and it needs it fast. The attacks in Benue, Niger, and Plateau States are a stark…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa   In a bold step towards reshaping South Africa’s energy future, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has committed R1.6 billion in financing to Phase 2 of the FE Overberg Wind Project—poised to become the country’s largest privately developed wind farm. The investment will drive construction, operations, and maintenance of the second phase of the 380-megawatt (MW) wind farm being developed by Independent Power Producer, Red Rocket Holdings. Upon completion, the project will supply 150MW of clean energy to Discovery Green (DG), a licensed electricity trader and a subsidiary of Discovery Limited. With a total capital raise…

By Moses Amos Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will leave the club as a free agent at the end of June, bringing an end to his four-year stint at the Emirates. Despite recent negotiations over a potential contract extension, both parties were unable to reach an agreement, paving the way for the Ghanaian international’s departure on a free transfer. Partey, 31, joined Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020 and played a key role in Mikel Arteta’s midfield during his time at the club, though injuries disrupted his consistency. With Partey’s exit confirmed, Arsenal are now actively exploring replacement options, with Brentford’s…

By Aminu Adamu Yola, Adamawa State In a move that sent shockwaves through political and traditional circles across Nigeria, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was recently stripped of his revered traditional title, Waziri of Adamawa. The revocation came as part of a sweeping restructuring of Adamawa State’s traditional institutions spearheaded by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. While officially framed as a broad administrative reform, the removal of Atiku’s title—along with those of other prominent figures—has ignited speculation of political undercurrents, internal power struggles, and a silent reshaping of influence in the state’s leadership fabric. Tradition Meets Governance: The Role of a…