Federal Government to Upgrade Alau Dam – Prof. Utsev The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has announced plans for immediate commencement of upgrading of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri. This move is aimed at…
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Maiduguri Flooding: A Harbinger of Climate-Induced Loss and Damage
By Titilope Akosa The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) expresses deep sympathy for the government and residents of Maiduguri, Borno State, in the wake of severe flooding that occurred on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024. This catastrophic event, triggered…
Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment Conducts Oversight Visit to Lagos Water Corporation
In a bid to ensure that water runs in every Lagos home, the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment paid an oversight visit to the Lagos Water Corporation Headquarters in Ijora on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The Managing…
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Drives Intra-African Energy Investment in Lagos
Nigerian entrepreneurs accessed investment opportunities in Africa’s leading energy markets at the Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos on Tuesday The Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) on June…
Lagos Water Corporation Affirms Clean Water Access to Baruwa Community; holds Sensitization Forum
*** Lagos state government to subsidize water tariff rates at Baruwa Community *** Community pledges to self-monitor to ensure sustainability of the water service *** LWC to work with Lasepa and State Water Regulatory commission to ensure quality and sustainability…
Industrial Wastewater Identified as Primary Cause of Pollution in Lagos State, reveals NIEE Lagos
…….Unchecked Free zone operations amongst causes of industrial pollution. …….Regulatory challenges hinder pollution control efforts Environmental engineers in Lagos have raised concerns about the significant impact of industrial wastewater on pollution levels in the state. They attribute the ongoing…
FG, CROSS-RIVER Deepen Cooperation To Address Illegal Mining
The Federal Government and Cross-River State are enhancing their collaboration to sanitise the mining sector and address the issue of illegal mining operations in the state. Speaking while receiving Cross-River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, in his office, Hon. Minister…
Oceanography and Marine Research Institute, IOI-Nigeria ‘Awaken New Depths’ at World Oceans Day Lecture
Stakeholders and Experts, under the aegis of the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) and the International Ocean Institute – Nigeria (IOI-Nigeria) have advocated for more inclusive conversations and exploration of strategies towards harnessing blue economy opportunities in…
Nigeria to lose 0.94% of GDP, 3.8% of health budgets to lack of WASH facilities
WaterAid says that Nigeria will lose 0.94 per cent of its GDP each year and 3.8 per cent of its health budgets to infections caused by the lack of handwashing facilities, clean water and decent toilets. This is contained in…
Nureni emerges as National Chairman, Environmental Engineers Association.
MD, Lagos Water, Rector, YabaTech and three others inducted as Fellows Pledges to increase capacity of engineers to combat flooding It was all about purpose and focus as Engr Nureni Adegboyega Ogunyemi was inaugurated as the 14th National Chairman of…
