October 26, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Disaster - Toll Increases to 612 - Govt
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that the number of death recorded as a result of the devastating flood ravaging the country has risen to 612 Read more »
October 23, 2022
Nigeria: Navy Provides Humanitarian Services to Flood Victims in Rivers, Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy says it is providing security and ferrying stranded commutters across the flooded East-West Road linking Port Harcourt, Rivers and Yenagoa in Bayelsa. Read more »
October 22, 2022
Nigeria: 13 Years After Oil Spill - Fresh Crisis Looms in Delta
Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities and groups in Delta State, impacted by the massive spill of thousands of barrels of crude oil from an oil vessel, MT. J. S Amazing,… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Among World's Most Climate Vulnerable Countries, Says Llewellyn-Jones
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Ben Llewellyn-Jones, has disclosed that Nigeria is among the top 10 of the world's most climate vulnerable countries, though… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Despite Over U.S.$2 Billion Allocation, Ecological Funds Mired in Controversy
The Presidency yesterday challenged states to give an account of how they spent amounts in excess of one trillion naira, allocated to them from the Ecological Fund to tackle floods… Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain - Apwen Harps On Sustainable Socio-Economic Environment
... .Creates MAOCADA for young women Read more »
October 18, 2022
Nigeria: More Women, Children, Under Threat Over Climate Change, Covid-19, Others
The health of women and children including adolescents is currently under threat following the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and conflicts, a new… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Unicef Donates Intervention Worth N230.7m To Jigawa Govt, Victims
The United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF has donated Interventions worth N230.7 million to the Jigawa State government for onward distribution to flood victims in the state. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Flooding Will Worsen Food Insecurity, Inflation in Nigeria - IMF Warns
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the recent incidents of flooding in some states in Nigeria will worsen food insecurity and lead to further increase in food prices… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Nigeria: 83% of Children in 15 Countries Experience Climate Change, Inequality - SCI
A nonprofit organization, Save the Children International, SCI, Thursday, disclosed in a survey that 83 per cent of children in 15 countries experience climate change and… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change Crisis - Glasgow Team, Climate Activists Accuse World Bank of Providing $12bn for Fossil Fuels Projects in 35 Countries
Ahead of Conference of the Parties, COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, a nonprofit organization, Glasgow Team and climate activists accuse World Bank of providing $12bn for fossil… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change, Air Pollution Cause 1 in 4 Cardiovascular Disease-Related Deaths - NHF
As Nigeria joined the rest of the World to mark this year's World Heart Day with the theme; "Climate Change and Health Inequality, a Deadly mix for the Most Vulnerable", experts… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Blessing Akinlosotu, Others As Members National Climate Change Council
President Muhammadu Buhari appointed and inaugurated the President, of Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Blessing Akinlosotu as a member of, the National Council on Climate Change… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Nigeria: 23 Dead, 104 Communities Sacked, 116,084 Displaced As Floods Ravage Benue
... .SEMA calls for help; says state overwhelmed Read more »
September 25, 2022
West Africa: How Flood Affected 75,000 Childrens in Nigeria, Niger Republic - Save the Children International
As 2022 flood continues to sack communities, Save the Children International, SCI, disclosed how flood crisis has affected 75,000 children in Nigeria and Niger Republic. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Sacks 361, 000 Persons in Two LGAs - NASEMA
NO fewer than 361, 000 persons have been displaced by the flood disaster that ravaged two local government Council in Nasarawa state. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Ravages 14,496 Farmlands in Kano - NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said that the devastating flood has destroyed 14,496 farmlands across five local government areas of Kano State. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Borno Govt Presents Relief Materials to Thousands of Flood Disaster Victims in Dikwa
Following the heavy flooding that erupted in some parts of Borno state, with a displacement of many households, Governor Babagana Zulum yesterday presented relief items to victims… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: Environment - UN Outlines Steps to Tackle Air Pollution to Ensure Healthy, Sustainable Planet
United Nations has outlined steps needed to tackle air pollution and ensure a healthy, sustainable planet for all ahead of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies which… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Nigeria: 3.85bn People Lack Access to Basic Hygiene Services in Health Care Facilities Globally - Report
... Only 1 in 3 facilities in SSA have hand washing facilities with water & soap in toilets Read more »
August 27, 2022
Nigeria: Over 15 Million Nigerians Benefit From Water Projects in 7 Years - Minister
The Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu, Thursday, disclosed that over 15 million Nigerians benefit from water projects in seven years under the Buhari-led… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Nigeria: Flash Flooding - Go Upland-Niger State Sounds Alarm Bell As Rains Set in
The tragic incident of the 2020 flooding that shook the state and its environs, leaving behind tales of woes, is still fresh in their minds. Read more »
August 19, 2022
Nigeria: Aftermath of Incessant Attacks - Zungeru Hydro Power Dam On 7-Month Lockdown
A serious setback is frustrating the completion of work on the multimillion Naira Zungeru Hydro Electricity Power Dam in Niger State. The trouble with the ongoing works in the dam… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Partners World Bank to Address Environmental Degradation
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Bank, has expressed determination to address environmental degradation in 19 states of the country, including the… Read more »
July 11, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Rages in Lagos As Residents Get Fresh Danger Alert
It was a black weekend in Lagos State following torrential rainfall that wreaked havoc on residents and property with attendant loss of lives across the metropolis. Read more »