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Climate finance: Key pathway to addressing flooding in Nigeria

Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in Nigeria, has been increasingly affected by severe flooding, greatly impacting its residents and infrastructure. With climate change...

Maiduguri dam collapse represents failure in governance – RDI

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has linked the collapse of the Alau Dam in Borno State and inundation of farmlands and hundreds of homes...

Shettima describes Maiduguri floods as most catastrophic in 30 years

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said that, despite preparations, the severity of the floods in Maiduguri is most catastrophic in over three decades in...

Sudan, Chad hit by flooding, while Lesotho impacted by drought: UN

A UN spokesman on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, said flooding has affected Sudan and Chad, while drought has affected Lesotho, another African country. Stephane Dujarric,...

Tinubu expresses concern over Maiduguri flood as situation remains dire

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, expressed concern over the flood that affected parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The President...

Flooding in Nigeria: An ongoing crisis

Nigeria, often referred to as the "Giant of Africa," has been grappling with recurrent flooding that has devastating effects on its population and economy....

Nigeria’s flooding: Rising waters, sinking hopes

Earlier this year as the rainy season approached, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in its weather forecast, as it has done in recent years,...

NEC directs governors to submit details of damage caused by flooding

The National Economic Council (NEC) has directed all the states of the federation to submit details of damages caused by the recent flooding in...

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Environmentalists urge tree planting to tackle heatwave

Experts in the environmental sector have called on Nigerians to plant more trees to mitigate the current heatwave caused...
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Campaign tasks Nigerians on population crises, climate action, cultural reorientation

Nigerians have been advised to jettison the culture of African parents taking pride in giving birth to numerous children,...

Experts say upscaling organic, agroecology practices key to healthy living

Organic and agroecology experts say upscaling the practice in Nigeria is key to healthy living for the nation’s populace...

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Environmentalists urge tree planting to tackle heatwave

Experts in the environmental sector have called on Nigerians...

Campaign tasks Nigerians on population crises, climate action, cultural reorientation

Nigerians have been advised to jettison the culture of...