August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Leaking Crude Oil Manifold - Rivers Communities Yell Over Polluted Underground Water
Residents of Ibaa community and Uvuawhu clan, comprising Ibaa and Obelle in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, have kicked up a fuss over contamination of their… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change - 'Study Shows Lagos is Sinking, Needs Support'
As part of mitigation measures, Lagos State in 2018 developed a climate action plan, which is targeted at ensuring it achieves net zero by 2050. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Kills 10, Destroys Over 200 Houses in Katsina
Ten persons have been killed and over 200 houses destroyed in Katsina State capital and Bindawa Local Government Area of the state, as heavy rain overran buildings and roads in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Issues Flood Alert, Says 14 States May Record Heavy Rainfall
The Federal Government has said 14 states and 31 communities may witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to 8. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Why 48 Million Nigerians Defecate Openly - UNICEF
UNICEF says over 48 million Nigerians defecate in the open. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Set to Debut First 100% Electric Taxi Fleet
The transport sector in Nigeria represents about 24% of in-scope carbon emissions every year. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: EU Tasks Tinubu With Providing Enabling Environment for Private Sector
The European Union (EU) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to help in the creation of an enabling environment for the private sector to operate and thrive. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Throws Out Controversial National Water Resources Bill
The Senate has rejected the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2023 after it was listed for concurrence on the order paper for consideration and passage. Read more »
Nigeria: World Environmental Day - Adeleke Approves Climate Action Plan for Osun
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the State Climate Action Plan, with a view to tackling rising cases of climate change. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: Charcoal Export Legality Group Flags-Off Tree Planting Project Against Climate Change
The Charcoal Export Legality and Compliance Group, has flagged-off a tree planting project to address the challenges of climate change in Nigeria. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: Africa Needs $2.7trn to Tackle Climate Change Crisis By 2030 - Akinwumi Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina says Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Read more »
May 13, 2023
Nigeria: Water Shortage Hits Sokoto Metropolis
Water is the most essential commodity of life, without which no creature could survive life. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: WMO Report Highlights Threats of Climate Change, Extreme Weather
The World Meteorological Organisation, WMO, has highlighted that the relentless advance of climate change brought more drought, flooding and heatwaves to communities in 2022,… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Nigeria: Shun Indiscriminate Waste Disposal, Lawma Begs Residents
As residents celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr festival, Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has appealed against indiscriminate waste disposal, reiterating its commitment to ensuring… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Unilever Nigeria Strikes $2m Plastic Waste Collection Deal With Wecyclers
Unilever Nigeria and Bridges Outcomes Partnerships have agreed a $2 million US partnership to help social enterprise Wecyclers expand plastic waste collection in Nigeria. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Nigeria: Cholera - Six States Account for 447 Suspected Cholera Cases in Nigeria - NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that six states, Cross River (397), Zamfara (25), Ebonyi (11), Abia (9), Bayelsa (3) and Kano (2), reported… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Ranks 133rd in World's Most Polluted Cities - Report
A 2022 World Air Quality Report conducted by IQAir has ranked Lagos State as the 133 world's most polluted cities (historical data 2017-2022). Read more »
March 12, 2023
Nigeria: Meteorological Agency Warns Pilots, Passengers of Thunderstorms as Rain Season Begins
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned pilots, passengers, and the general public to be cautious of thunderstorms and other weather hazards as the rainy season… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Bauchi - Flood Killed 29, Affected 2,934 in 2022 - Official
Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (BASEMA) has said no fewer than 29 people were killed and 2,934 others affected by floods in the state in 2022. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: We're Recovering, Digitising 130-Year-Old Weather Data - NiMet
The Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Prof. Mansur Matazu, yesterday, said the agency is recovering and digitising Nigeria's 130 year old weather data for… Read more »
Nigeria: Floods Leave 2.4m Displaced, 662 Lives Lost
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, said, yesterday, that flood disasters, in 2022, left over 2.4 million persons displaced and 662 dead. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians' Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Tremendously Improves - Minister
The Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu, Thursday, disclosed that Nigerians' access to water, sanitation and hygiene has tremendously improved in the last seven and… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: Succour for Ikeja Communities 30 Years After As Kosile Sinks Boreholes
Succour smiled on residents of Ikeja communities in Lagos as the SDP candidate for the House of Assembly in Ikeja Constituency 1, Mr Olakunle Kosile built and commissioned… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Ilesa Water Project - Osun Lawmakers Allegedly Demanded $5m Bribe From Me - Consultant
The Consultant handling the $106 million Ilesa water project, Mrs. Tawa Williams, yesterday, alleged that the Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Water demanded a $5 million… Read more »
Nigeria: Hope Rises for Power and Water Supply As Kano Power Plant Comes Alive
It is a thing of joy for the people as they eagerly look forward to drinking potable running water as they like and enjoying uninterrupted streetlights at night. This is courtesy… Read more »