April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Benue River Pollution - You Have Failed, Ortom Tells 3 Commissioners
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has berated three of his commissioners for failing to protect the environment and people of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Urge Moderate Application of Pesticides On Crops
Farmers in Nigeria have been advised to exercise carefulness when administering pesticides to crops for healthy living and preservation of the environment. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change - How Changing Weather Patterns Impacted Bauchi Residents
Changing weather patterns triggered by climate change had a direct negative effect on many key developmental sectors in Nigeria, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) 2023… Read more »
March 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks Second in Environmental Threats
UNICEF has revealed that Nigeria ranks second out of 163 countries globally with the highest risk of exposure to climate and environmental threats. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Nigeria: '78m Children At High Risk of Water-Related Crisis in Nigeria'
As world leaders and relevant organisations convene for the United Nations 2023 water conference, UNICEF has called for urgent action to address the water crisis in Nigeria as… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Beware of False Start to Rainy Season, Meteorological Agency Warns Farmers
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned farmers to beware of false rainfall onset as the raining season commences. Read more »
March 12, 2023
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Kills 2 in Ebonyi
Less than one month after cholera killed 17 persons in Ikwo local government area of Ebinyi State, two persons have been confirmed dead in another outbreak in Ofenekpa Inyimagu… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Nigeria: Floods - Hyppadec to Resettle Two Niger Communities
The Hydro Power Producing Area Commission (HYPPADEC) is set to resettle Muregi and Ketso communities whose inhabitants had been displaced as a result of floods and other ecological… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change - Federal Govt Set to Unveil Carbon Tax System for Nigeria
Federal government has concluded plans to unveil a carbon tax policy and budgetary system for the country, in line with the recently approved Energy Transition Plan, as part of the… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Nigeria: Ending the Scourge of Cholera
In its latest report, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced a total of 19,228 suspected cases of cholera, including 466 deaths in 2022. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: U.S. Commits Additional $5m Assistance to Nigeria's Flood Victims
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $5 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support people affected by… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos Assures Land Owners of Compensation Over 4th Mainland Bridge Construction
Lagos State government yesterday allayed the fears of land owners on compensation over the proposed construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge, saying adequate compensation would be… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Nigeria: Stemming Open Defecation in Nigeria
"We live on water; it is part of our culture and defecating on the water is the only option we have left, as we cannot afford to buy improved sanitation facilities, the son of the… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Nigeria: UN Deputy Scribe Lauds Nigeria's Participation in COP27
Deputy secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), Mrs Amina Mohammed, has commended Nigeria's participation at the just concluded UN Climate Change Conference - COP 27 in Egypt. Read more »
November 26, 2022
Nigeria: How Climate Change, Insecurity Is Exacerbating Nigeria's Malnutrition Burden
With the present state of hunger in Nigeria, many families risk losing their children to Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) or raising generation of children with poor intelligence… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Nigeria: Stakeholders Step Up Preparations for Toilet Day Summit
As the Federal Ministry of Water Resources prepares to organise a World Toilet Summit in Nigeria to create awareness against open defecation and the importance of building toilets… Read more »
November 20, 2022
Nigeria: Osinbajo Seeks More Investments to Achieve Sanitation Targets
To attain global sanitation targets, Nigeria will have to triple current investment levels in the sector, an objective that will require contributions of partners and stakeholders… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Nigeria: Emefiele Calls for Collaboration Against Cybercrime, Climate Change
The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has urged commercial banks and other Financial Institutions (OFIs) to prepare against the rising threats of cybercrime in the financial system, in… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Nigeria: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Donate Relief Materials to Nigerian Flood Victims
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Foundation has donated an unspecified amount to charities working in Nigeria to 'help provide relief following devastating flooding' that has ravaged… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Facing Climate Change Challenges, Buhari Tells Ban Ki - Moon
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, said that Nigeria was already experiencing the negative fallout of climate change seen in the flooding in different parts… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - Flood Victims Urged to Avoid High Risk Areas As NiMet Warns Rain May Persist Until November
NiMET has warned that victims of flooding in Plateau should relocate to higher grounds as rains may persist in NovembeR. Already, seven Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change - Federal Govt Targets Sustainable Funding to Drive Smart Agriculture
As Nigeria gets set to participate in the 27th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Egypt, the federal government has said that it is… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Floods - Nigeria Could Become Dependent On Food Aid, Farmers Warn
Flooding, dearth of infrastructure logistics and high cost of diesel to transport agricultural commodities may exacerbate food insecurity in the country and lead to further… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Governor Diri Approves N450 Million for Bayelsa Flood Victims
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved an initial sum of N450 million for the relocation of persons displaced by the flood across the state to higher grounds and for the… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: 146 Petrol Trucks Arrive in Abuja As Lokoja Flood Recedes
The petrol queues being experienced in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and its environs are set to disappear soon as about 146 petroleum trucks have arrived in Abuja… Read more »