The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised people living on flood-prone communities to start relocating. Last month, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency had categorised 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos, Kano, Delta, and 30 other states as high flood-risk areas. According to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, “the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook shows …

The Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the demolition of shops, eateries, and other illegal structures in taxi ranks across Abuja. Following a meeting with transport stakeholders, DRTS Director, Abdulateef Bello hinted at the reclamation of all taxi ranks within the territory, to make room for a unified mass transportation system …

After days of closure for improper waste disposal and other environmental infractions. the Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba International Market and some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, all located in Ojo area. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab said the markets were reopened after addressing most of the environmental issues, adding however, that the …

As major cities in Nigeria battle the challenges of plastic pollution and unhealthy environment, the Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, is in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and Ansibad Nigeria Limited to promote a massive campaign against plastic pollution. The advocacy and awareness campaign, tagged ‘Walk for Nature’, was held last …

The Lagos State Government has sealed the Alaba International Market over poor waste disposal practices among others, according to the state Commissioner for the Environment, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab. He wrote on X on Monday: “Alaba International Market, Ojo has been sealed up for poor waste disposal practices, failure to pay their waste bills, and gross environmental sanitation offences”. The closure …

Catholic bishops under the auspices of Caritas Nigeria have warned of imminent dangers from climate change on Nigeria, following various abuses of the environment ranging from illegal mining, indiscriminate drilling of bole holes and cutting of trees. The chief executive officer of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, and other bishops gave the warning while speaking at the 13th-anniversary celebration …

The Minister for Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has promised to redesign the Lokoja-Ajaokuta Express road in view of its strategic importance as the gateway between the Northern and the Eastern parts of the country. Umahi made the promise during his maiden working visit to Kogi State. He was responding to Governor Yahaya Bello,  who had highlighted the road as the …

Former Big Brother Naija Season 3 housemate Bamike Olowunmi (also known aa BamBam) has revealed that she participated in the reality show because of her acting career. According to the thespian, she was tired of going to movie auditions without getting on the cast, so she decided to take advantage of the publicity of the Big Brother platform to boost …

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has banned the felling of trees and burning of wood for charcoal. The governor advised residents who use charcoal for domestic cooking to find alternative energy sources. He said an existing law against tree cutting and other forms of deforestation would henceforth be strictly enforced. While receiving traditional rulers, and later members of the …

Experts in Lagos State have recommended a plan to manage faecal sludge. At a workshop in Eko Hotel and Suites, Executive Secretary of Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LAWARCO), Mrs Funke Adepoju said that the state would attain Sustainable Development Goal  Six – Clean Water and Sanitation for all. Organized in collaboration with Faecal Sludge Management Alliance, Netherlands, the theme …