Beyond the Headlines: Who is Telling Nigeria’s Climate Story? | Naija Eco Vibes Podcast S2 E7

What if Nigeria’s biggest climate stories are happening every day, but we’re not paying enough attention? From devastating floods and extreme heat to changing seasons, rising food prices and threatened livelihoods, climate change is already shaping everyday life in Nigeria. But why do environmental stories still struggle to compete with politics, crime, entertainment and sports in the news cycle? And what can the media do to turn climate awareness into meaningful action? In Season 2, Episode 7 of the Naija Eco Vibes, we go Beyond the Headlines to examine who is telling Nigeria’s climate story, how that story is being told, and what it will take to make climate change more relatable, relevant and actionable for Nigerians. Our guests bring perspectives from both television and radio: Mrs. Ayoola Kassim, Assistant Controller of Programmes at Channels Television, environment correspondent, and anchor and producer of Earthfile. Mr. Iposu Oluwakayode, Programmes Director and On-Air Personality and host of The Clean Lagos Initiative at Lagos Talks. Together, we explore: Why climate and environmental stories struggle for attention in Nigeria How journalists can make complex climate issues easier to understand Climate communication beyond technical terms like carbon emissions, net zero and carbon credits How young Nigerians consume environmental news in the age of new media What it takes to turn climate awareness into climate action Opportunities for young Nigerians interested in environmental journalism and climate communication Climate change is more than an environmental story. It is a Nigerian story. Watch the full conversation and join the discussion in the comments: What should the media be doing differently to help Nigerians understand and act on climate change? Naija Eco Vibes Podcast is brought to you by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) - Sustaining Nature, One Vibe at a Time. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: @NCFNG for new episodes every month Connect with us: Facebook:   / ncfnigeria   Twitter: https://x.com/ncfnigeria Instagram:   / ncfnigeria   Instagram:   / naijaecovibespodcast   LinkedIn:   / ncfnigeria   Threads: https://www.threads.net/ncfnigeria TikTok:   / ncfnigeria   TikTok:   / naijaecovibespodcast   For more content, go to: https://www.ncfnigeria.org #NaijaEcoVibes #ClimateChangeNigeria #ClimateCommunication #EnvironmentalJournalism #MediaAndClimate