October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Flood - 16-Year-Old Drowns in Bayelsa, Other Victims Cry for Help
A 16-year-old boy, Temedi Yerimene, has drowned in a flood at Igbogene community in Yenagoa LGA of Bayelsa State. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Has One of the Lowest Home Ownership Rates'
The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) has decried Nigeria's low home ownership rate, saying the country ranks lowest at 25 per cent, especially when compared to… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Thousands Displaced As Flood Sweeps 17 Communities in Imo
Thousands of people have been rendered homeless as flood overran Abacheke in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - 79 Die in Anambra, Enugu - National Emergency Management Agency
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 76 persons died in a boat mishap which occurred in the Ogbaru area of Anambra State following rising flood in the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Flood Cuts Off 9 Yobe Local Government Areas
The rainy season has brought untold hardship to some residents in Yobe State. Nine local government areas have been cut off leaving commuters with no option but to travel through… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood-Tolerant Maize Variety Underway - Agric Institute
The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, has nearly completed its research to develop a maize seed variety that can withstand flooding for a period of time. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Nigeria: Flood - Four Villages Submerged in Anambra
No fewer than four out of the 10 villages in Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area, have been submerged by flood. Read more »
Nigeria: Rains, Pains - Inside Nigeria's Recurring Flood Menace
In this report, Daily Trust Saturday examines the recurring menace of flooding in Nigeria, which always leaves victims in pain and anguish, as well as reports experts' views on how… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Nigeria: More Floods to Hit Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, Taraba, Lagos, Others in 24hrs - NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be heavy rainfall in 24 states between the next 24 and 48 hours. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: 65 Percent of Containers Berthing in Nigeria End Up in S/East - NIWA
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), George Moghalu, says at least 65 per cent of cargo berthing in Nigeria end up in the South-East, especially… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Africa: Africa Needs U.S.$2.5 Trillion to Deal With Climate Change Disaster
From November 6 to 18, El Sheikh, Egypt, will host the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, often known as COP27. This will be the 27th United Nations Climate Change… Read more »
Nigeria: 23 Dead, 116,084 Displaced in Benue Flood
At least 23 people have reportedly been killed and 116,084 others displaced by flooding in Benue State. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Wreaks Havoc in 17 Nasarawa Communities
No fewer than 17 communities in Umaisha, Toto LGA of Nasarawa State were ravaged by flooding on Tuesday. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Pollution - Lagos Loses 2.1% GDP As Residents Contend With Waste
With over 20 million population, Lagos State is the economic hub of Nigeria. It is one of the world's fastest growing megacities; a place where whoever hustles will make money. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Killed 300, Displaced 100,000 in Eight Months - NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that about 300 lives have been lost to flooding this year and more than 100,000 others displaced since the start of the… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: 1,086 Oil Spills Recorded in Seven Years in Bayelsa
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has said that 1,086 oil spills were recorded in Bayelsa State alone from 2015 to February 2022. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: Kebbi, Borno, Sokoto, Bayelsa Risk Flooding in Coming Days - NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) weather forecast has shown that some parts of Borno, Kebbi, Sokoto, Bayelsa and Delta states could be flooded in the coming days. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo to State Govts - Hard Work Critical for Business Environment Reforms to Succeed
State Governments and their agencies have a significant role to play in ensuring an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Read more »
August 14, 2022
Nigeria: 50 Killed, Many Displaced in Jigawa Flood Outbreak
At least 50 people were killed while many were displaced in a flood outbreak in Jigawa State. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Inside 'Contentious' Provisions of Water Resource Bill
The re-introduction of the National Water Resources Bill, which was earlier withdrawn following controversies and opposition that trailed it has continued to generate debate, Daily… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Nigeria: Aminu-Kano Bows Out of Conservation Foundation As New DG Takes Over
The Director General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Muhtari Aminu-Kano, has bowed out of the foundation and handed over to Dr Joseph Onoja, Director, Technical… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Flood - NOA Asks Jigawa Residents to Clear Drains
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Jigawa State residents to ensure proper clearing of drains, culverts and other waterways to avert flooding in their communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Kills 3, Displaces 495 Families in Kano
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says flood has killed three persons and displaced 495 families in Ajingi Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
August 06, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Everywhere As Kano Residents Flout Safety, Hygiene Measures
For several rainy seasons in Kano State, flood and its attendant devastating effects have been the order of the day, with as much as five deaths already recorded this rainy season.… Read more »
Nigeria: Rainy Season Heightens Plight of Niger, Benue IDPs
The plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country has continued to assume worrisome dimensions with the rainy season wreaking havoc on their dwelling places. Our… Read more »