December 29, 2022
Nigeria: NIIA Critical to Nigeria's Blue Economy - Jamoh
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has said that the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, has a… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Africa: NiMet Remains Best Meteorological Service in Africa - DG
Prof. Mansur Matazu, the Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says the efficient policies of the Federal Government and effective implementation of objectives… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: U.S. Pledges $55 Billion to Support Africa's Health, Climate Adaption
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has said that the U.S. government will support the African continent with over $55 billion to support health and climate adaptation. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Nigeria: Environmentalists Seek Political Solidarity to Tackle Climate Change
A renowned environmentalist, Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has canvassed solidarity amongst stakeholders across African continent to address climate crisis. Read more »
December 04, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses U.S.$595 Million to Gas Flare in 10 Months
Despite Nigeria's dwindling revenue occasioned by massive oil theft, the country has continued to also suffer loss from its gas resources, as companies operating in the country's… Read more »
November 20, 2022
Nigeria: UN Announces U.S.$10.5 Million New Funding for Flood Response in Nigeria
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has announced $10.5 million dollars in new funding for the flood response in Nigeria. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Nigeria: Flooding - Medical Supports Provided to 199 LGs in 25 States - Minister
Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, said medical support had been provided to 199 Local Government Areas affected by… Read more »
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 »