Climate’s crucible, labour’s burden: Navigating Nigeria’s dual crises by Remmy Nweke — WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet

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As Nigeria’s climate turns hostile, the nation’s workforce faces an existential threat. From parched farms to flooded markets, Remmy Nweke explores the urgent need for a climate-resilient labour revolution.

Nigeria stands at a pivotal, yet perilous, crossroads. As the global thermostat rises, the nation is grappling with a convergence of existential threats: a rampant climate crisis and the systematic erosion of its labour force.

Beyond abstract environmental debate, the climate-labour nexus is reshaping the very dignity of work. For a nation where the soil provides for over 70% of the populace, this intersection is a daily battle for survival, transforming once-fertile fields into the frontline of a national emergency.

Can Lagos Breathe? Navigating megacity's urgent environmental challenge asks Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, is grappling with severe environmental challenges due to its rapid growth as one of the world's fastest-growing world megacity. The city faces multifaceted environmental sanitation issues, impacting the health and well-being of its residents.

The city's daily waste generation exceeds 13,000 metric tonnes, with a significant portion remaining uncollected. Air pollution levels are 5-7 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended levels, resulting in an estimated 11,200 premature deaths in 2018.