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Govt urges downstream states to activate flood control measures

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on downstream states of Lagdo Dam in Cameroon to activate flood control measures to avoid loss of...

Lagdo Dam water will be released gradually to prevent flooding – NIHSA

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has announced the commencement of gradual release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam to prevent flooding in Nigeria. The...

Flood imminent in nine states as Cameroon releases Lagdo Dam water

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted Nigerians to expect flood in nine states as Cameroon began the release of water from its...

Floods: Agency says study, design of Dasin Hausa Dam completed

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has said the study and design of the Dasin Hausa Dam to manage excess water from the Lagdo...

Lagdo Dam and challenge of flood risk management in Nigeria

The Republic of Cameroon, in a recent letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signified intension to open the flood gates of Lagdo Dam. To...

Lagdo Dam: 11 states likely to be flooded – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Anambra states are likely to be flooded, following the...

Agency confirms closure of Lagdo Dam, says excessive rains causing floods

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has confirmed Cameroonian authorities’ decision to shut down the spilling of excess water from the Lagdo Dam. NIHSA Director...

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...

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TechnoServe, Coca-Cola Foundation launch PReP 2.0 to help scale plastic recycling in Nigeria

Building on the success of the first phase of the Plastic Recycling Program in Southern Nigeria (PReP), international nonprofit,...
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40 migratory animal species receive new, upgraded protection at close of UN meeting in Brazil

Confronted with stark new evidence that many migratory species are moving closer to extinction, governments at a major UN...

CAPPA urges govt to increase tobacco control budget

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to significantly increase budgetary...

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40 migratory animal species receive new, upgraded protection at close of UN meeting in Brazil

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