September 06, 2023
Africa: Climate Summit - Obasanjo Makes Surprise Appearance As African Leaders Adopt Climate Pact
Kenya's president Ruto described Mr Obasanjo as the "Grandfather of Africa" Read more »
September 02, 2023
Africa: U.S. Special Envoy Travels to Kenya for Africa Climate Summit 2023
Mr Biden "announced Kerry would have a seat at every table around the world as he combats the climate crisis to meet the existential threat that we face." --State Department. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Nigeria: Why Nigeria May Experience Devastating Floods This Year - Officials #AfricaClimateCrisis
Last year, the country witnessed devastating floods that led to the deaths of more than 600 people. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Food Security - Research Recommends Four Climate-Resilient Policy Interventions for Nigeria
The researchers said the recommendations became necessary after empirical findings indicated "the negative impacts of climatic factors on agricultural productivity." Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Kills Over 25,000 Birds in Anambra Farm
About 400 staff members of the farm had been directed to stop work, an official said. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Five Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - Nimet
The expected moderate rainfall will likely have slim chances of flash flooding. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: 'Our Plan to End Open Defecation in Enugu' - Gov Mbah
The governor vowed to end perennial water scarcity in the state. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change Reporting - CJID Set to Upskill Nigerian Journalists
After the workshop, 10 journalists would be supported with story grants to pursue climate change deep dives across the country, the organisers said. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: 200 Nigerians to Benefit From 'Bioverse' Project - Official
"Bioverse NG Project" aims to educate participants about biodiversity and its vital role in maintaining a healthy and thriving planet. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Spill - Rivers Assembly Orders Shell to Clean Up Communities
"The 10th assembly will not fold its arm to watch Rivers people suffer as a result of operational negligence of any company in the state." Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: How We're Protecting Nigeria's Gorillas, Other Endangered Species - WCS' Andrew Dunn
"Although some species have gone extinct [locally], such as the giraffe and cheetah, Nigeria has the rarest gorilla in Africa, known as the Cross River gorilla..." Read more »
July 23, 2023
Nigeria: Impunity and Human Rights Concerns in Kano's Gale of Demolitions
There is little doubt that the administration of Abdullahi Ganduje was reckless and acted against the public interest... Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Agreement Signed to Build Country's First Floating Gas Plant
The NNPCL described the Floating LNG project as a "must-do" initiative for Nigeria Read more »
July 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Curtail Outbreak of Anthrax
The federal government confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria after disclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Nigeria: Flood - Edo Govt, NEMA Urge Residents to Relocate to Higher Grounds
"But, we are finding it difficult to get them to move; lots of them don't want to go to the camp." Read more »
Nigeria: North-West States Take Flood Mitigation, Relocate Potential Victims
In Kaduna, the state government said it had dredged River Kaduna as part of measures to reduce triver's annual floodingver and its tributaries. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Africa: #ClimateCrisis - 60 Million People Will Face Food Problems in Africa - WHO
"Over the coming months, we expect a range of extreme weather events, including drought, flood, hurricane, and heat wave, all of which harm human health." Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Combats Flooding On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway's Long Bridge
"One side of the Sagamu-bound carriageway has been desilted; on the second side, work is ongoing." Read more »
Nigeria: Residents of Communities Across Bassa, Jos Lament Acute Water Scarcity
"My two older daughters are the ones who go for the water; before they return, the time is gone, and they will have to get the water to prepare for school..." Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Open Defecation - Nigeria Needs 3.9 Million Toilets Annually - UNICEF
Ms Bevan said that current toilet construction in the country stood between 180,000 - 200,000 toilets annually, describing it as inadequate. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Nigeria: Floods - Several Buildings in Trademore, Other Abuja Communities to Be Demolished - Official
"Buildings in Trademore Estate had been severally marked for demolition. Warnings have been given year after year." Read more »
Nigeria: 10th Nigerian NASS to Prioritise Climate Change Issues - Deputy Speaker
"Climate action begins at home. Parliaments and those who work in them can take concrete steps towards reducing their carbon footprint, both as institutions and individuals." Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: No Outbreak of Water-Borne Disease in King's College - Management
"According to him, in 2020, the borehole collapsed, and the college brought in some water engineers who came to examine it and advised that it could not be revived." Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Floods Ravage Ondo Communities After Heavy Rains
A 17-hour downpour between Friday and Saturday caused heavy floods in the Ondo communities. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Africa: Explainer - What Developing Countries At Paris Summit Are Asking for
In February, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres said "It is time for a new Bretton Woods moment." Read more »