September 28, 2022
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The re-introduction of the National Water Resources Bill, which was earlier withdrawn following controversies and opposition that trailed it has continued to generate debate, Daily… Read more »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 »
July 26, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos, 6 African Cities Commit to Tackling Climate Crisis
Lagos and six other African cities, with support of the C40 Cities, and backed by UK government funding, have committed to executing the new Climate Action Implementation (CAI)… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Nigeria: Victims of Shell Bonga Oil Spill Cry Out to Buhari for Help
The Artisan Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN), who are victims of the Shell Bonga Oil Spill from the five Niger Delta States, have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change - Foundation Plants 10,000 Trees in Adamawa
The Iliya Yams Kwache Foundation on Tuesday planted 10,000 trees in Adamawa, aimed at restoring the state's ecosystem. Read more »
June 27, 2022
Nigeria: NiMet Scales Up Precision Weather Forecasts Capability Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is scaling up its precision weather forecast capability across the country in addition to increasing weather observation stations across… Read more »
June 26, 2022
Nigeria: Residents at the Mercy of Flooding in Kano Over Poor Refuse Disposal
The indiscriminate dumping of refuse on major roads and drainages by Kano residents has heightened the fear of flooding in the state, Daily Trust on Sunday reports. Read more »
June 25, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Washes Away Shops in Anambra Market
Some traders at the Relief Market in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State are counting their losses as a flood, occasioned by heavy rainfall, washed away shops, electric… Read more »
June 18, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria to End Kerosene Lighting By 2030 - Buhari #AfricaClimateCrisis
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed Nigeria's commitment for a safer and healthier global climate with the inclusion of elimination of kerosene lighting by 2030, increase in use… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Nigeria: Poor Financial Provision Bane of Great Green Wall - Environment Minister
Poor financial provision/mobilisation has been a major obstacle to the effective and impactful implementation process of the activities of the laudable Great Green Wall (GGW)… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change Act - Despite Growing Crises, Govt Yet to Inaugurate Council
There are concerns from members of civil society organisations (CSOs) that despite mounting life-threatening climate change crises in Nigeria, the federal government is yet to… Read more »
June 01, 2022
Nigeria: Inaction Against Climate Change Will Cost Nigeria $460bn
The Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) has said Nigeria would lose $460bn if the economy continues to rely on climate-sensitive industries. Read more »
May 26, 2022
Nigeria: Young Nigerians Move to Eliminate Plastic Waste
Concerned about the damaging impacts of plastic waste on our environment, young Nigerians are advocating an end to plastic waste through recycling and the use of paper bags. Read more »