Category: Weather
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WISE EQUIPS YOUTHS WITH CLIMATE SKILLS, PROMOTES CLEAN COOKING
Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE) has urged young Nigerians to turn climate concerns into practical solutions that can protect the environment and improve livelihoods. Speaking in Zaria during the ECOCARE Initiative 2026 awareness workshop and briquette production training, WISE Executive Director, Mrs Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, said youths should focus on developing solutions to climate challenges…
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CCD UNVEILS CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT, CALLS FOR INCLUSION OF PWDs
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has unveiled a research report examining the impact of climate change on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), calling for its recommendations to be implemented across Nigeria. The Acting Director of CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call during the public presentation of the report, titled “Disability-Inclusive Greenhouse Gas Emission…
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FG URGES LAGOS RESIDENTS TO KEEP DRAINS CLEAR AS FLOOD RISKS RISE
The Federal Government has urged residents of Lagos to support flood-prevention efforts by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of waste in drainage channels, warning that poor waste management can worsen urban flooding. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the call during an assessment visit to flood-prone communities and critical water infrastructure in…
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FIRST LADY EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER LOW PARTICIPATION IN R.H.I GREEN NIGERIA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed disappointment over the lack of significant entries for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge Community Category, which closed on July 15. She urged Nigerians to take advantage of the second phase of the competition before the December 20 deadline. The Community Category was designed to…
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FLOODING MAY TRIGGER RISE IN VEGETABLE PRICES ACROSS LAGOS, FARMERS WARN
Flooding could soon lead to higher vegetable prices in Lagos, according to farmers affected by heavy rainfall across parts of the state. Chairperson of the Ojo Farmers Community, Mrs Mayriam Ali, said floods have destroyed crops, submerged farmlands and disrupted harvesting activities, leaving many farmers struggling to recover their losses. She warned that vegetables such…
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FRSC ADVISES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY AS RAINY SEASON INTENSIFIES
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has urged motorists to observe safety measures during the rainy season to reduce the risk of road crashes. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhanuo, said the advisory became necessary as weather forecasts indicate heavier rainfall across the country. She advised drivers to ensure their vehicles are…
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4 CHILDREN, 1 ADULT DIE IN CROSS RIVER LANDSLIDE
Five persons, including four children, have died after landslides triggered by 48 hours of heavy rainfall devastated Ikot Anwatim Community, Calabar Municipality, Cross River. The landslides also destroyed two houses and injured two other residents, according to the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA). The CR-SEMA confirmed the casualties during a rapid assessment team’s…
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LAGOS RESIDENTS EMBRACE NYLON RAINCOATS AS HEAVY RAINS, RISING COSTS BITE
Residents of Lagos State are increasingly opting for nylon raincoats over traditional umbrellas as persistent rainfall and rising living costs reshape consumer preferences across the state. Motorcyclists, traders, schoolchildren, public servants and commuters argue that nylon raincoats offer better protection against heavy rains while being more affordable and convenient than umbrellas. Many said raincoats provide…
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NEMA PARTNERS ANAMBRA GOVERNMENT TO MITIGATE LOSSES FROM FLOODING
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is working with the Anambra government to mitigate losses to residents as a result of flooding through insurance. Mr Ibarakumo Walson, the Director of NEMA in charge of South-East Region, said this in an interview in Awka on Saturday June 27. Walson said the management of the…
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FLOOD, WINDSTORM DESTROY FARMLANDS, SHOPS IN EBONYI COMMUNITIES
Torrential rainfall and the accompanying windstorm, on Saturday night June 20, destroyed farmlands and people’s shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. The over four-hour rainfall caused severe flooding on the Abakaliki–Afikpo Expressway, submerging farmlands and destroying crops worth millions of naira. Also, in parts of Abakaliki, a strong windstorm…
