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Specialists warn of mounting risks to water safety in Niger State
Experts and academics in Niger State are calling for urgent measures to combat water pollution and climate-related degradation affecting vital local water supplies.
Ogun State threatens to close markets over illegal waste dumping
The Ogun State government has warned traders that markets will be shut down if they continue to dump waste illegally, following reports of trash buildup along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
NiMet Issues Urgent Flash Flood Warning for 27 States and the FCT
NiMet has placed 26 states and the FCT on high alert for flash floods from July 11 to July 20 due to intense rainfall and soil saturation.
Rubbish and Rains: The Consequence of Waste Mismanagement in Lagos
Indiscriminate waste dumping and poor drainage maintenance are worsening flood disasters in Lagos, creating a cycle of public health risks and property damage that demands urgent government and citizen action.
OGEPA Urges Ogun State Businesses to Prioritize Environmental Standards and Reforestation
Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency leader Kehinde Bello visited local companies to push for better environmental compliance, proper waste management, and participation in tree-planting initiatives.
U-Recycle Initiative Africa Educates 20,000 Students on Plastic Waste Reduction
U-Recycle Initiative Africa has successfully trained over 20,000 Nigerian undergraduates on sustainable plastic habits through its PlasticWize 2.0 program.
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.