Environment

Thousands evacuated as fresh wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

A new wildfire, named the Hughes Fire, has erupted in Los Angeles County, forcing…

LASEPA shuts 619 facilities for environmental violations in 2024

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency shut down 619 facilities in 2024 for various…

NiMet predicts three days dust haze from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze weather conditions across the country from…

NiMet predicts three-day dust haze from Thursday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast a three-day dust haze to affect various parts…

NiMet, governors to sign MoU on climate change

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have announced plans to sign…

A’Ibom gov orders crackdown on illegal waste disposal

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to issue an executive…

NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, dust haze from Thursday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has announced a three-day forecast predicting sunshine, haziness, and moderate…

Flood affects over 1.3m Nigerians, claims 321 lives – NEC

The National Economic Council reported that recent floods have affected more than 1.3 million…

Floods sack over 300 communities in Niger

Over 300 communities in Niger State's Mokwa Local Government Area have been flooded, displacing…

NIHSA warns of rising River Benue water levels

NIHSA warns of rising River Benue water levels The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency has…

MAN raises concern over nationwide ban on single-use plastics

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has raised concerns over the proposed nationwide ban on…

Oyo school urges repair of flooded roads ahead of resumption

As schools in Oyo State prepare to reopen for a new session on Tuesday,…

Global standard is key for my films – Nollywood director, Austin Peters

Nollywood producer, Bolanle Austin Peters has revealed why she is committed to maintaining global…

West Africa produces 17m tonnes of plastic waste yearly – ECOWAS

The West African region produces about 17 million tonnes of plastic waste each year,…

NEMA urges LGs to prepare for floods in Delta

The National Emergency Management Agency has advised stakeholders in the 18 local government areas…