Monthly Archives: August, 2023

Flood: Delta wants those on flood-prone areas to relocate, Lagos council flays indiscriminate dumping of refuse

The Delta State Government has called on residents on lowlands and flood-prone areas to relocate to higher planes to escape the impending flooding. The Chief...

Town Planners blame distortion of Abuja Master Plan on GIS

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, attributed part of the distortion of the Abuja Master Plan to abuse...

Climate extremes hit stressed economies even harder

Economies already under stress respond more strongly to weather events like heat waves, river floods and tropical cyclones, a new study shows. A global economic...

Pope Francis’ new environmental exhortation to be released on Oct. 4

Pope Francis will release a follow-up document on the environment on October 4, 2023, providing an update to his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si', On...

Africa Climate Summit: What to expect on adaptation

The upcoming Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, is expected to provide an opportunity for African leaders to support big ideas that drive climate...

How increased exposure to pollution leads to dementia

Long-term exposure to one of the most prevalent types of air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, a debilitating neurological disease associated...

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...

Africa Climate Summit: Continent’s opportunity to advance climate leadership, amplify influence

The Africa Climate Summit, holding in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4 to 6, 2023, is being billed as a major opportunity to push the links between...

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The N129m question hanging over Lagos’ Obalende Underbridge Beautification Project

The Lagos State Government budget records show that ₦129 million was disbursed in 2025 for the landscaping and beautification...
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Senate confirms Rabiu Umar as NMDPRA chief executive

The Senate on Thursday, May 7, 2026, confirmed the appointment of Rabiu Umar as Authority Chief Executive of the...

France, Nile varsity inaugurate plastic recycling micro-plant in Abuja

The French Embassy in Nigeria and Nile University, Abuja, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, inaugurated a plastic recycling micro-plant...

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The N129m question hanging over Lagos’ Obalende Underbridge Beautification Project

The Lagos State Government budget records show that ₦129...

Senate confirms Rabiu Umar as NMDPRA chief executive

The Senate on Thursday, May 7, 2026, confirmed the...