By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Christmas Eve fire outbreak at a 25-storey building on Lagos Island has once again thrust Nigeria’s emergency response system into the public spotlight. It has also renewed concerns over the country’s preparedness for large-scale disasters. According to the Lagos State EmergencyContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has raised concerns over water contamination in Lagos, Kogi, and Kebbi, calling for immediate action to protect public health and ensure safe water access. NiHSA Director-General, Umar Mohammad, made the disclosure during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According toContinue 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 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 Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned of possible flooding in 107 local government areas (LGAs) across 29 states and the FCT between Sept. 1 and Sept.15. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the advisory, issued on Monday in Abuja, is based on projectionsContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 LGAs across 32 states and the FCT. The agency warned of high to very high flood risks between Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. The alert, with reference No: 32-25-003-06, was issued by NIHSAContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 28 states and the FCT. The agency warned of a high risk of flooding in over 739 communities and 162 Local Government Areas between Tuesday and Aug. 5. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 33 states and the FCT fall within the high flood-risk areas in 2025. The warning was issued during the official presentation of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) byContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has requested the support of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) to strengthen hydrological activities in Nigeria and ensure the effective management of the Niger River Basin. NIHSA Director General, Umar Mohammed, made this appeal in a statement during his visit toContinue Reading
