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Flood prevention through river dredging in Nigeria NILDS calls for infrastructure investment to combat erosion Enhancing Nigeria’s climate resilience via waterway maintenance On January 28, 2025, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), called for the dredging of major rivers and dams in Nigeria to prevent severe flooding.…

UN officials assess Bama’s progress before Lake Chad Basin meeting Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum preparations in Borno State. UN evaluates humanitarian efforts in Bama, Nigeria On January 28, 2025, a high-level United Nations delegation visited Bama in Borno State, Nigeria, ahead of the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri. The delegation included…

Cloneshouse collaboration with Nigerian government Enhancing youth participation in empowerment programs Youth Activities Dashboard (YAD) initiative Cloneshouse, an international evaluation and research organization specializing in development assessments, has expressed interest in partnering with the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Youth Initiative to strengthen various government programs aimed at empowering young people…

Health impacts of noise pollution in Nigeria Stakeholder concerns on environmental noise Strategies to mitigate noise pollution health risks Health stakeholders have raised alarms about the significant yet often overlooked public health threat posed by noise pollution in Nigeria. Dr. Adewale Senu, a public health physician, emphasized that exposure to noise levels above 70 decibels…

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has highlighted water, sanitation, and food security as critical to Nigeria’s development. This was discussed at the 31st National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation (NCWR&S) meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event’s theme was “Water and Food Security: Challenges and Opportunities in the Face of…

The Enugu State Government plans to create 792,000 jobs in renewable energy, waste management, and reforestation by 2060. These goals align with the Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan (ESCPAP), which positions the state as a pioneer in Nigeria’s climate efforts. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, explained that the policy includes…

Targeted Relief for Northeast NigeriaThe UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has unveiled a $910 million humanitarian response plan targeting 3.6 million vulnerable people in Nigeria’s northeastern Bay states—Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe. These regions remain beset by conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability, which have severely impacted livelihoods and basic services. The…

Enugu State has made history by approving the Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan (ESCPAP). This marks a bold step toward sustainable economic growth and environmental resilience. Governor Peter Mbah’s administration aims to raise the state’s GDP from $4.4 billion in 2023 to $30 billion by 2031. The focus remains on renewable energy, sustainable…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating malaria, positioning it as a top public health priority under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, outlined strategic efforts during a meeting with the Malaria Consortium on January 26, 2025, in Abuja. Dr. Salako highlighted…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to advance two critical projects: the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) and the recharging of Lake Chad. Speaking at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima emphasized that these initiatives could address regional energy challenges, food security, and economic growth.…