September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Death Toll in Jigawa Flood Rises to 98 - Official
Some victims of the flood complained that the government has turned a blind eye to their plight. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Nigeria: Jigawa Flood - Death Toll Rises to 92 As Governor Travels On Holiday
The governor is under intense criticism for travelling abroad for holiday without visiting the flood victims. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Africa: Africa Should Consider Criminalising Ecocide
It would be no easy task, but given the environmental devastation across Africa, it's one worth debating. Read more »
September 11, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Kills 3, Damages 1,453 Houses in Bauchi
"As palliative measures, the communities need 14 canoes as means of transportation to cross the cut-off roads to continue their normal businesses," the Bauchi official said. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Nigeria: Over 50 Families Displaced As Flood Sacks Ebonyi Community
The flood disaster is said to have been compounded by the community's proximity to Oferekpe River, which is between Ebonyi and the neighbouring Cross River State. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Heavy Rainfall Washes Away Entire Community in Yobe, Disconnects Bridge Linking Three States
The flood destroyed several bridges linking communities in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - Kano to Demolish Structures On Waterways As Atiku Donates N50 Million
Atiku Abubakar has donated N50 million to victims of flooding at Kantin-Kwari market in Kano State. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: What Nigeria Can Do to Benefit Optimally From COP27
During the COP26 held in Glasgow (Scotland), last year, President Muhammadu Buhari announced a 2060 net-zero emissions target. Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Renders Hundreds of People Homeless in Jigawa, Cuts Off Two Bridges
The state government said it is taking measures to mitigate the effects of the flood. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Flood Washes Off Jigawa Bridge That Killed 21 People Last Year
Residents said a delay in fixing the collapsed bridge will lead to economic hardship in surrounding communities Read more »
Nigeria: What Policy Steps Have Nigeria Taken Since COP26?
"Desertification in the north, drought in the centre, pollution in the coast are enough evidence for all to see, Nigeria is committed to net zero by 2060," President Buhari said at… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Africa: African Countries Need $1.6 Trillion to Meet Climate Pledges By 2030 - Experts
AfDB said the continent only received $18.3 billion, leaving it with an annual financing deficit of $108 billion Read more »
July 17, 2022
Nigeria: NiMet Predicts Three-Day Cloudy , Rainy Weather Activities From Monday
NiMet forecast cloudy skies on Tuesday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the morning hours. Read more »
July 13, 2022
Nigeria: Rainstorm Claims Six Lives, Injures 65 People in Jigawa
A local official said four men and two women died during the storm. Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Heinrich Böll Stiftung Launch Report On Climate Finance in Nigeria #AfricaClimateCrisis
The dialogue will also unveil a critical assessment report that highlights how Nigeria has fared in its management of existing climate finances raised through the two-consecutive… Read more »
June 01, 2022
Nigeria: Edo Suffered Worst Tree Cover Loss in 2021, Data Shows
Edo was followed by Cross River. The two states lost a massive 399,000 hectares in the last 20 years, the data shows. Read more »
May 25, 2022
Nigeria: Why Over 40 Million Africans May Experience Extreme Poverty By 2030 - Report
"39.7 million additional people in sub-Saharan Africa could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030 due to climate change, more than in any other world region," the report noted. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Signs Global Document to Improve Health, Climate in Lagos
According to him, Lagos is committed to improving air quality for its citizens and it is the responsibility of every citizen to maintain it because together it can be achieved. Read more »
Nigeria: Oxford Climate Journalism Network Announces Second Cohort
The second cohort of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network runs from July to December 2022. Read more »
May 18, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Others to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - Nimet
"The rain is expected to be accompanied by strong winds, lightning and thunder," NiMet says. Read more »
May 12, 2022
Africa: Climate Change - Africa Should Define Its Energy Transition - Osinbajo
"We are not just challenged in terms of global warming, but for us, it is also the existential challenge of just survival," Mr Osinbajo says. Read more »
May 04, 2022
Nigeria: Residents Lament As Flood Hits Abuja Community Again
The recurring floods in the Lokogoma community have been blamed on poor channelisation of water ways. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Should Expect Rain From Wednesday to Friday - NiMet
"The North-central region should be mostly cloudy in the morning hours with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory and Kogi. Read more »