Tag:Flood control

Land Degradation

Buhari inaugurates flood, erosion control project in Rivers

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, August 6, 2022, inaugurated the multi-million-naira flood and erosion control project in Omoku community of Rivers State. Buhari said at...

Michael Simire - August 7, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Oyetola tasks Osun residents on flood control

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has urged residents of the state to cooperate with government in prevention of flood disaster and other environmental hazards. Oyetola...

Michael Simire - September 2, 2021

Water & Sanitation

Corpers seek Taraba’s cooperation in flood control

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Taraba has called on the state government to support the national sanitation embarked upon by the corps...

Michael Simire - July 25, 2021

Sustainable Devpt

Kano plants 2m tree seedlings to control flooding, desert encroachment

Kano State Government says it has begun planting of two million tree seedlings to control flood and desert encroachment in the state. Dr Kabiru Getso,...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2020

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Flood control: How Dutch use water to battle water

Just as controlled fires are used to stop larger bush fires, researchers are embracing the use of water-laden components to make dams and control...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2016

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Climate ChangeApril 23, 2026

AGN Chair echoes need for Africa to translate strong climate negotiating positions into powerful outcomes

Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, has acknowledged Africa’s strong...

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Water & SanitationApril 22, 2026

Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...

ConservationApril 22, 2026

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...