Environment

Abakaliki residents to enjoy water from Oferekpe water scheme

Oferekpe, Nigeria - Residents of the Ebonyi state capital, Abakaliki, who hitherto have lacked water, will be inundated with clean, drinking water when the multi-million Naira Oferekpe Mega Water...

Many people trapped in building collapse in Abuja

Many people have been trapped after a building collapsed in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja on Saturday.  Social...

Nigeria calls for urgent global action on climate crisis

Nigeria has canvassed for urgent and aggressive measures to combat the catastrophic impact of climate change, describing it...

FG urges communities along Rivers Benue, Niger over flood

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue...

Polaris Bank partners NCF to extend tree planting initiative…

Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative...
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FEMA warns Abuja residents to prepare for heavy downpour

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed its emergency response team on high alert over an anticipated heavy to moderate rainfall on Sunday.

Why Nigeria needs strong laws, enforcement to protect endangered species

Wild Africa Fund has advocated for strong laws and enforcement to protect endangered species.

Why Abia plans to domesticate climate change programmes – Official

Mr Phillimon Ogbonna, Abia State Commissioner for Environment and Urban Renewal, says the state will domesticate climate change programmes during its first summit in Umuahia.

Rainstorm: Poultry Farmers Seek Support To Resuscitate Business 

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), FCT Chapter has urged the Federal Government and FCT administration to assist members affected by natural disaster to resuscitate their businesses.

Women bear brunt of water crisis – new UNICEF-WHO report

Globally, women are most likely to be responsible for fetching water for households, while girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to bear the responsibility, and spend more time doing it each day, according to a new report released by UNICEF and WHO.

Libya floods: UN mobilises aid, appeals for $71.4 million

The United Nations is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend and has issued an urgent appeal to donors for $71.4 million.
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