In line with his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s green industrial vision and boosting investor confidence, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the interim Director-General/Chief Executive Officer…
Category: Environment and Sustainability
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Cameroon’s Dam Release Poses Flood Threat to Nine Nigerian States — NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria has issued a crucial warning, urging residents in nine states to prepare for potential flooding as Cameroon prepares to release water from its Lagdo…
Plateau mining site claims 33 lives in two months
Over the past two months, a tragic toll of 33 lives has been claimed in Plateau State due to the collapse of mining sites in various local communities.
Lagos Commissioner wages war against building collapse, quackery
The newly appointed Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, has pledged a commitment to transparency within the construction sector and a strong stance against building collapses.
Tinubu Establishes Committee to Reform Livestock Industry, Address Herder-Farmer Clashes
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and finding long-term solutions to the recurring clashes between herders and farmers in…
Group Calls on Rivers State to Protect Environment Amidst Flooding Concerns
An international organization, Natural Justice, has made a compelling plea to the Rivers State government, urging them to prioritize environmental protection to mitigate the potential consequences of devastating floods in the region….
Massive Water Release from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam Halted
The Nigerian government has announced that the massive water release from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, which raised concerns about potential flooding in 11 states, has been successfully stopped. Managed by the dam’s authorities, the release was halted on August 28, 2023, easing fears of widespread flooding in Nigeria. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) shared that the release was a response to the start of a new hydrological year in the River Niger Basin, covering nine countries. The gradual reduction in water releases and stabilized river flow signal positive outcomes, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation for managing water resources.
LAGDO DAM: Fear of flooding spreads across Nigerian states
Several states have reported that they’ve initiated measures to counter the potential widespread flooding that could result from the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam.