The head of Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said on Friday that over 5.2 million people in Nigeria were affected by flooding in 2024.
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The Adamawa State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Bank for the construction of a recycling plant in Yola, aimed at addressing plastic pollution in the state.
The Kano State Government has unveiled a comprehensive Climate Change Policy aimed at addressing pressing environmental issues and aligning the state’s agenda with global climate objectives.
The Federal Government, in partnership with United Nations agencies, has launched a pilot Anticipatory Action Simulation Exercise in flood-prone communities of Adamawa State.
The Federal Government, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) through its flagship Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN), and others have convened to integrate climate resilience and nutrition for sustainable food systems.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken stronger action against places that break environmental rules. The agency closed down several businesses in Lagos Mainland for making too much noise and other violations.
A devastating windstorm has left scores of residents homeless in Njegbeje Village, part of the Igodor Community in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, after destroying over 50 houses.
To fight the growing problem of plastic waste and encourage better waste management, the Ogun State Government has launched two new programs. These programs aim to support recycling and help people earn money while protecting the environment.
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has set up seven Safe Haven Centres for people living in areas that are likely to flood.
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has warned that climate change is now a major cause of violence and large-scale displacement in Nigeria and the Sahel region. They are calling for urgent and united action to deal with it.