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Thousands homeless after DR Congo’s worst floods in 60 years

In a makeshift camp for people displaced by floods in the Democratic Republic of Congo, father-of-three, Cyprien Seka, anxiously watched his baby nap on...

Otti promises to deal permanently with flooding in Aba

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has said that his administration will utilise relevant and effective strategies in mitigating the flooding menace in Aba,...

Plastic pollution, malaria concerns in flood-prone Lagos community

In the metropolitan city of Lagos, residents of Akobi Crescent in Surulere have been disturbed and affected by excessive flooding caused by poor drainage...

Climate change made deadly rainfall in East Africa two times more intense – Study

The heavy rainfall that led to devastating flooding in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia during October and November 2023 was made up to two times...

Environmental degradation: Senate resolute in addressing flooding, gas flaring, says Nwoko

Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), Senate Vice Chairman on Environment, has disclosed that the Senate is resolute in addressing environmental degradation in the country. Nwoko, representing...

Govt assures of permanent solution to flooding in Isheri community

The Federal Government on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, assured of a permanent solution to flooding challenges currently facing the Isheri community in Ifo Local...

Flooding: Oyo dredges eight flood-prone rivers, streams

The Oyo State Government has dredged eight additional flood-prone rivers and streams across all geopolitical zones in the state. This, according to the government, is...

Youth group urges Bayelsa gov to tackle flood, erosion in communities

The New Generation Leaders, a sociopolitical group, has urged Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa State to tackle ravaging flood and erosion in some communities...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed with energy resources, yet struggling to keep the lights on...
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Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy,...

Human bile emerges as a hidden reservoir for microplastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to...

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Experts advocate reforms to strengthen electricity value chain

Nigeria’s electricity sector remains one of the richly endowed...

Addressing impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa

The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with...