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Changing the Narrative: Plateau Journalists Trained to Tell Climate Stories That Matter with professionalism.
On March 24, 2026, journalists from across Plateau State gathered at the Jos Business School for a hands-on training focused on one urgent goal: improving how climate change is reported at the local level.
The event, Capacity Building for Local Media on Climate Change on the Plateau, brought together reporters, radio/TV presenters, Bloggers and media practitioners who play a key role in shaping how communities understand environmental issues. While climate change is often discussed in global terms, this training zoomed in on what it means for everyday life on the Plateau.
From the start, the tone was practical. Facilitators broke down climate concepts into clear, simple language. They explained the difference between weather and climate, and why that distinction matters when reporting stories. For many participants, this helped clear up confusion and made the topic feel more accessible.
But the training didn’t stop at theory. A major focus was storytelling. Participants were encouraged to move away from abstract reports and instead focus on real people and real experiences. For example, rather than just citing temperature increases, they explored how changing rainfall patterns are affecting farmers in nearby communities, or how water shortages are impacting households.
There was also strong emphasis on accuracy. With so much misinformation around climate change, journalists were guided on how to verify data, use credible sources, and ask better questions. Sessions on fact-checking and responsible reporting reminded participants that trust is one of their most valuable tools.
One of the most engaging parts of the day was the practical exercises. Journalists worked in groups to develop story ideas, conduct mock interviews, and draft short reports. These activities made the training interactive and gave participants a chance to apply what they had learned right away.
By the end of the event, the energy in the room had shifted. What started as a technical topic now felt personal and relevant. Many participants left with not just new knowledge, but a clearer sense of responsibility. Climate change is already affecting communities on the Plateau, and local media have a crucial role in telling those stories in a way people understand.
This training was a step in the right direction. When journalists are better equipped, the stories they tell become more meaningful, more accurate, and more likely to inspire action.
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed an immediate halt to all marketing and promotional activities relating to a purported Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, warning investors that the offer has neither been filed with nor approved by the regulator.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission said it had become aware of advertisements, digital campaigns, flyers, and targeted emails circulating across social media and investment platforms promoting an alleged public share offering by the refinery.
According to the SEC, no application for the registration of an IPO or any public offer of shares by Dangote Refinery has been submitted to or cleared by the Commission.
The regulator expressed concern over reports that some Registered Capital Market Operators (CMOs) were actively soliciting subscriptions and collecting investor commitments for the purported offer.
It described the activities as misleading and capable of creating false market expectations, information asymmetry, and risks to the integrity of Nigeria’s capital market.
The Commission noted that invitations encouraging investors to create accounts, pre-fund subscriptions, or secure guaranteed share allocations amounted to market manipulation and constituted serious violations of the Investments and Securities Act.
Consequently, the SEC directed all registered market operators, including stockbrokers and digital investment platforms, to immediately cease the publication, distribution, or promotion of any materials related to the alleged offering.
The regulator also ordered operators to remove all unauthorized promotional content from websites, social media platforms, and messaging channels within 24 hours of the notice.
In addition, the Commission instructed operators to stop accepting deposits, account openings, expressions of interest, or any form of commitment linked to the purported IPO. Any funds already collected from investors in connection with the offering must be refunded within 24 hours.
The SEC warned that failure to comply with the directive would attract sanctions under the Investments and Securities Act, 2025, and the Commission’s Rules and Regulations.
The regulator advised investors to exercise caution and rely solely on official communications issued through SEC-approved channels when considering investment opportunities.
It further urged members of the public to disregard high-pressure marketing tactics and requests for fund transfers tied to any “pre-IPO” placement, stressing that such activities have not received regulatory approval.
The Commission assured investors that should Dangote Refinery eventually submit and obtain approval for a public offering, an official prospectus would be released in accordance with the provisions of the Investments and Securities Act, 2025.
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