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NiMet Predicts 3-Day Heavy Dust Haze Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has announced that most part of the country will from Wednesday (today) experience major dust haze that will last till Friday,
NiMet in its weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja,…
Fear of Flood Grips Abakaliki Residents, as NEWMAP Flood Intervention Projects Rot Away
According to a United Nation’s (UN) report on recent floods in our country, “Nigeria’s rainy season extends from April-October, making it particularly prone to flooding, which has become more severe in recent years.” That report was about…
NiMET Predicts 3-Day Rains, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has released a weather forecast indicating heavy thunderstorms and rains in most parts of Nigeria from today to Monday June 16, 2025.
According to the NiMet’s weather outlook issued…
FG Unveils $500m Climate Investment Platform to Drive Green Growth
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP), a bold initiative aimed at unlocking up to $500 million in green finance to support the country’s infrastructure, resilience, and climate…
Over 40 Nigerian CSOs Unite to Launch Climate Justice Movement
Over 40 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have united to launch the Climate Justice Movement (CJM).
The initiative was formally declared on wednesday at the conclusion of a two-day event in Abuja to advance environmental justice in…
Tinubu Urges Global Unity on Climate Action, Unveils Nigeria’s Green Investment Plans
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in tackling the escalating global climate crisis.
Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and…
Earthquake Strikes Australia
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake has rocked the New South Wales (NSW) area of Australia in the early morning of Tuesday.
According to reports, the quake struck at 5.18am at a depth of 4km. Several towns in the area reported their buildings…
Tinubu Makes 72 Appointments, Reconstitutes Mgt of 12 River Basin Authorities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the management of 12 River Basin development authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Spokesman of the…
Flooding, Epidemics Threats to Citizens’ Safety, Wellbeing- Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on Thursday said that the ravaging flood which displaced millions of Nigerians and prompted outbreak of diseases such as cholera, conflicts have…
Ecological Menace: Over 260 IDPs spread across 158 camps in S/East -Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the South East region is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 268,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) spread across 158…