Residents of Lagos who have endured repeated flooding say they hope billions of naira allocated for flood control and ecological interventions will finally translate into safer communities as the peak of the rainy season approaches.Continue Reading
The Association of Scrap and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) has identified poor drainage maintenance, indiscriminate waste disposal and weak land-use enforcement as major drivers of recurring flooding across Lagos.Continue 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 Patricia Amogu A petroleum engineer and environmentalist, Mr Charles Deigh, has attributed the recurring cases of urban flooding in Nigeria to poor design, construction, and maintenance of drainage systems across major cities. Deigh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that inadequate and blocked drainageContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) on Thursday warned of imminent downstream flooding as Rivers Niger and Benue, along with their tributaries, had risen to peak levels. The Director-General of NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, issued the alert in Abuja while giving an update on the flow conditions ofContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Stakeholders from the six South-West states on Tuesday converged on Ijebu-Ode for a three-day multi-sectoral emergency preparedness workshop to address flooding and other emergencies bedeviling the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was organised by the OyoContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has urged the Federal Government to investigate the flood in Mokwa, Niger recently and similar incidents in other parts of the country. This, according to the upper chamber, is with a view to providing long-term solutions, including improved and sustainable flood control infrastructure and earlyContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it has begun sensitisation campaign to communities to prevent future occurrence and mitigate its impact on residents. The Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this during a sympathy visit to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa,Continue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Flooding is a natural disaster that happens when water spills over into usually dry land, often resulting in extensive damage. It can be caused by heavy downpours or human factors such as deforestation and inadequate urban planning. Nigeria has faced severe riverContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue and River Niger, following significant rises in water levels due to continuous rainfall. In a statement on Thursday, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, urged residents near the riverbanks toContinue Reading
