The Kaduna State Government has commenced the dredging and expansion of waterways in flood-prone areas to prevent a repeat of the devastating 2024 floods and protect vital infrastructure.
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is set to establish a mini-Automatic Weather Observation Station (AWOS) at the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
A new research report has added urgency to the need for inclusive climate change policies in Nigeria, especially in the states of Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa.
The Federal Government has appealed to development partners to support the large-scale production and distribution of hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) vials used for water quality testing across the country.
A new citizen-led study has revealed alarmingly high levels of air pollution in communities hosting waste incineration facilities in Nigeria, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
The Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has reported that at least 171 houses were either completely or partially destroyed by flooding and windstorms across the state within the last two months.
Traders across Lagos State have voiced frustration over the full enforcement of the government’s ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) below 40 microns, which officially took effect on July 1.
Dangote Cement Plc has instituted its Plastic-to-Fabric initiative in response to growing concerns over plastic pollution and in alignment with Nigeria’s push for a circular economy.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu opened the new Tamaje Water Scheme on Wednesday. This is one of six major water projects in the state, costing more than ₦14.1 billion in total.
The Kaduna State government has started a large project to widen and clean rivers and streams in areas that often get flooded. This is to help prevent the kind of serious damage that happened in the state last year