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Lagdo Dam: Govt orders frontline states to begin evacuation of communities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised state governments in frontline areas to take necessary measures towards mitigating the potential impact Lagdo Dam floodgate. The...

Hurricane set to cause ‘catastrophic’ floods in desert areas, says climate scientist

The mountains and deserts of Southern California are expected to see the highest risk for dangerous, even deadly, flash flooding from heavy rain due to Hurricane...

Climate activists demand rapid system change as heatwaves, fires, floods hit home

The deadly extreme weather currently devastating communities, infrastructure, businesses and ecosystems across the globe has sparked renewed demands from climate activists for a rapid...

Flooding: Governors to mobilise relevant agencies on comprehensive response

The 36 state governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) have resolved to collaborate with relevant agencies for a comprehensive response...

Flood: Oyo to replace Olodo culvert with two-span bridge

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, assured residents of Olodo and its environs that it will replace the culvert under construction...

Flood: Stakeholders proffer solution to menace

To proffer solutions and mitigate the impacts of impending floods in the country, stakeholders in the environment sector recently met in Abuja. Executive Secretary, Global...

Flood alert: NEMA cautions 14 states, 31 communities

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says that 14 states and 31 communities may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from July...

Lack of data prevents analysis on climate change role in Rwanda, DRC floods

Researchers from the World Weather Attribution group were unable to confidently assess the role of climate change in the May 2023 heavy rainfall that...

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Lead poisoning: Govt orders illegal miners out of Zamfara

The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners to immediately vacate all mining sites in Zamfara State following the confirmation...
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Nigeria commences work on its Transparency Report, National Communication to promote climate action

In what stakeholders have termed a show of force in the implementation of Nigeria's numerous climate action-driven programmes, the...

Five arrested, 3.765 tonnes of pangolin scales seized in Nigeria wildlife trafficking bust

In a major strike against wildlife trafficking in Nigeria, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), supported by the Wildlife Justice...

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Lead poisoning: Govt orders illegal miners out of Zamfara

The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners to immediately...