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Abia State Government Promises Action on Destructive Gully Erosion
Abia State officials have launched an assessment of gully erosion sites in Bende and Umuahia North, promising immediate remediation efforts for affected residents.
Internet-famous desert rain frog faces extinction risk
The desert rain frog is now at risk of extinction due to mining threats and potential illegal pet trade, though experts believe habitat restoration could still save the species.
Ibeju-Lekki Administration Shuts Down Bogije Dredging Site Following Major Flooding
Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Abdullahi Sesan Olowa has ordered the immediate shutdown of a dredging site in Bogije after heavy rains triggered severe flooding in local neighborhoods.
Zamfara Sanitation Agency Announces Strategic Shift Following Compliance Gains
The Zamfara State Environmental Sanitation and Enforcement Agency is introducing new strategies for monthly cleanups after seeing improved public cooperation and awareness.
Former Vice President Osinbajo Takes Leadership of Nigerian Conservation Foundation
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has become the new President of the Board of Trustees for the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, promising to boost the organization's climate action and sustainability efforts.
Lagos State defends flood management strategy, discourages political rhetoric
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab says ongoing drainage and environmental interventions have lessened flood impacts, dismissing recent public criticism as politically motivated.
Persistent Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding Across Multiple Nigerian States
Relentless rainfall has caused widespread flooding across several Nigerian states, destroying homes, businesses, and farmlands while raising concerns ahead of the peak rainy season.
Government agency warns of worsening floods in Lagos over next 12 weeks
NiHSA warns that the current floods in Lagos are only the beginning, with conditions likely to deteriorate through September as urban, riverine, and coastal flooding collide.
Lagos Government Urges Critics to Avoid Politicizing Flood Mitigation Efforts
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, defends the administration's flood control measures, calling for an end to the politicization of environmental challenges while outlining plans for improved drainage and waste infrastructure.
Escalating Heat: Examining Europe’s Transforming Climate Through Data
Recent record-breaking heatwaves in the UK and Europe signal a clear shift in climate, with scientists warning that rising temperatures will persist until global carbon emissions are stabilized.