By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has validated the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Document to tackle climate-related challenges in the country. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, said this at the High-Level Validation Workshop on Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Document on Wednesday in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has called for stronger government support and collaboration to enhance climate change adaptation and water management across West and Central Africa. Prof. Kehinde Ogunjobi, IWMI Regional Representative for West and Central Africa, made the call during a side event at theContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, focusing on blue economy and coastal resilience. The summit, scheduled to hold from Nov. 6 to 7 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, andContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) on Friday marked the 2025 Global Handwashing Day in Kuje, Abuja. The event, which held at Peace International Ambassador School featured community sensitisation, health talks, and the recognition of local hygiene heroes. CSHEEH Executive Director, Dr FolasadeContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Nigerian Government says it is targeting a 47 per cent emission reduction by 2030. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this at the 2025 Edition of the Africa Climate Forum in Abuja. The 2025 ACF has as theme “Bolder, Greener, and BetterContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has raised concern over the contamination of groundwater sources in parts of Kogi and Kebbi States, following assessments that revealed high levels of heavy metals and microbial pollutants. The Director-General of NiHSA, Mr Umar Mohammed, disclosed this during a media briefingContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), Mr Umar Mohammed, says the agency is enhancing its data systems and staff capacity. He said the effort aims to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to floods, droughts, and other hydrological hazards. Mohammed stated this on Thursday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government and development partners have called on Nigerians to prioritise hand hygiene as a simple but powerful tool for disease prevention and improved public health outcomes. Speaking at the 2025 Global Handwashing Day in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. JosephContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for renewed national commitment to hand hygiene as Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate the 2025 Global Handwashing Day. Utsev made the call on Monday in Abuja during a media briefing to outline activitiesContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Mrs Florence Wenegieme, a Fellow of Disaster Risk Leadership has called on the federal, state and local governments to increase public investment on disaster prevention. Wenegieme, who is also a Fellow of Risk Managers Society of Nigeria, made the call in a statement in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
