Residents of Bayelsa State are increasingly alarmed as intensifying floods, exacerbated by persistent heavy rainfall, disrupt local communities. While water levels remain below the severe flooding of 2022, several communities — including Amassoma, Biseni, Anibeze, and Akenpai—have been inundated. The Flood and Erosion Control Directorate has reassured residents that water levels should start to recede within days. Walson Omuso, Head …

As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles continue to gain traction globally, Nigerian businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of integrating sustainable practices into their operations. ESG has evolved from a trend to a strategic necessity for companies aiming to manage risks, meet regulatory requirements, and align with the expectations of investors and stakeholders. In response to this growing significance, …

The Rotary Club of Ojodu at the weekend unveiled its special project, which is estimated to cost N36 million. At his installation as the club’s 20th President, Rotarian Osi-Evans Ikpunuekhai said that the ambitious project is designed to make a lasting and positive impact on the community, in line with Rotary’s mission to provide clean water, enhance education, and support …

In its efforts to reduce the rate of building collapses, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has evacuated some residents from a dilapidated building in the Gbagada area. In a statement on X.com on Friday, LASBCA said that the residents were evacuated due to the “critically distressed” state of the house. The statement read: “In its ongoing efforts to mitigate …

Several areas of Makurdi, Benue State, have been flooded following a downpour that lasted more than nine hours on Monday. The rain, which started around 3 am and continued until noon, affected several areas, including Gyado Villa, Wadata, Wurukum, Achussa, and parts of North Bank in Makurdi. Our correspondent, who toured the town, reports that those living in riverine areas …

International businessmen and foreign investors in the Nigerian market, Messrs Sudeep Ramnani and Jai Mahtani last Friday extended their ongoing outreach to the less privileged within the Yaba Local Council Development Area and Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, which fell due on 1 October. The businessmen distributed lots of food …

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned Nigerians about the risks of flash floods and river overflows due to ongoing heavy rains. In a statement released on Friday, the NIHSA Director-General, Umar Mohammed, urged citizens to take immediate actions to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. Umar emphasised the importance of public cooperation, stating, “We must heed the agency’s warning …

Egbin Power has continued its unwavering commitment to promoting academic excellence and sustainable development through its annual scholarship programme. In its ninth edition, which held recently, the initiative welcomed a new cohort of beneficiaries, reinforcing the company’s dedication to supporting the educational aspirations of children in its host communities. According to the company, the awards underscore its mission of fostering …

QAT Foundation, the non-governmental organisation led by Hajiya Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, has awarded scholarships to 370 individuals, comprising 150 out-of-school children at the primary level, 150 at the secondary level, and 70 undergraduate students. The event, held at Luchia Hotel in Kaduna, was organised to commemorate the 64th birthday of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. In her remarks, Tejuosho …

The Nasara Women Development Foundation (also known as Nasara Foundation) has provided free medical services to no fewer than 1,500 beneficiaries in Kebbi State in a medical outreach, which took place recently at the Kebbi Medical Centre, Kalgo. The outreach, which was the first phase of the community eye care programme by the Foundation, saw the beneficiaries getting free feeding …