Environment

The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a red alert for possible heavy rainfall and flash floods in Abuja and neighboring states, warning residents to brace for impact between July 31 and August 4, 2025. According to the ministry’s Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS), 11 flood-prone areas within the Federal…

Developing countries are proposing more ambitious climate targets as they prepare to submit their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the UNFCCC in September. The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Chairman, Dr. Richard Muyungi, said countries lack sufficient financing to implement climate action at the scale required,…

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shutdown 25 more facilities in 4 states of the federation in its efforts to enforce compliance with environmental regulations. In a statement released on Thursday by the agency’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor, the affected facilities span various sectors…

The recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, was not triggered by any release from the Kainji or Jebba dams, which remain “intact and safe,” according to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Prof. Utsev commended…

Nigeria took a historic step toward climate leadership and economic transformation on Monday as the Lagos State Government inaugurated the 80 million Clean Cookstoves Project Working Group. The programme, described as the world’s largest clean cooking initiative, aims to revolutionise energy access, reduce carbon emissions, and create green jobs across the…

The Federal Government (FG), has called on stakeholders in the water sector to intensify their efforts in supporting initiatives that will enhance Nigeria’s water security and contribute to peace and development. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2025 World Water Day, themed Glacier Preservation, the Minister of Water Resources and…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, today officially flagged off the Reconstruction and Upgrade of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State. The landmark project underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing water resource infrastructure, ensuring flood control, and fostering economic growth in the region.…

The Federal Government has established 12 water quality laboratories, leveraging modern technologies to enhance water monitoring and surveillance across the country. Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed on Tuesday, at the maiden edition of the Annual Water Quality Conference in Abuja, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to ending open…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocations of several prominent individuals, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. This decision follows the expiration of…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday raided a rice-repackaging factory in New Karu, Nasarawa, for allegedly counterfeiting popular brands. The enforcement operation, which confiscated numerous bags of rice from eight different facilities, was led by Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, the Director in charge of…