Environment

NiMet warns of rain, thunderstorms for three days nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of three days of rainfall and thunderstorms across…

NESREA shuts 29 facilities in south-west over pollution

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed 29 facilities in Ogun,…

Africa loses $200bn yearly to poor sanitation — World Bank

The World Bank has warned that Africa is losing as much as $200 billion…

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops for fifth straight month

Nigeria’s inflation rate fell for the fifth straight month, easing to 20.12 per cent…

NiMet warns of three-day thunderstorms, flooding nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a three-day weather forecast warning of widespread thunderstorms…

France, Germany bolster Polish air defences after drone incident

France and Germany have intensified their military support for Poland amid rising tensions following…

ICYMI: FG to decarbonise Abuja Airport amid climate concerns

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to initiate the decarbonisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe…

Rainstorm wrecks Plateau LG secretariat, homes

A heavy rainstorm on Wednesday night destroyed parts of the Jos South Local Government…

Abuja residents push for return of suspended sanitation day

Some residents of Abuja have called on the government to bring back the monthly…

One dead, dozens injured as earthquake hits Northwestern Turkey

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, leaving at least…

AU seeks $3tn investment ahead of Africa climate summit

The African Union has underscored the critical need for over $3 trillion in climate…

Massive earthquake hits Russia, triggers widespread tsunami alerts

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings…

Ogun government reaffirms ban on open grazing, threatens jail term

The Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the Animal Grazing Regulation…

One billion Africans face health risks from cooking pollution – IEA

The International Energy Agency has raised alarm that one billion Africans still cook with…

UK braces for third heatwave of 2025 as temperatures soar

The United Kingdom is preparing for another wave of extreme heat, with forecasters predicting…