August 2023

3 Minutes

Climate Change Environment

Agency confirms closure of Lagdo Dam, says excessive rains may cause floods

Naija Environment News August 30, 2023 0 Comment

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has confirmed Cameroonian Authorities’ decision to shut down the spilling of excess water from the Lagdo Dam. NIHSA Director General, Mr Clement Nze in a news conference on...

3 Minutes

Environment Home News

Nigerian, 2 others win 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards

Naija Environment News August 20, 2023 0 Comment

Oluwafunke Adeoye, Nigerian human rights lawyer and two Kenyan citizens have won the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards. The award is aimed at inspiring people working within their communities to overcome challenges like air...

1 Minute

Environment Home News

One Dead, Three Missing, 92 Rescued in Seplat Oil Rig Incident

Naija Environment News August 16, 2023 0 Comment

Seplat Energy yesterday confirmed the death of one person and the rescue of 92 others after its oil drilling rig ‘Majestic’ was involved in an incident in Ovhor in Okpe, Delta State. However at...

2 Minutes

Gender Home News

Kaduna Govt, Google train 5,000 women in Tech

Naija Environment News August 15, 2023 0 Comment

By Stellamaris Ashinze The Kaduna State Government and Google on Tuesday announced a patnership to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. Google’s Director for...

Climate Change Environment -1 Minute

Flood Alert: 19 states, 56 communities may experience flooding in Aug. — NEMA

Naija Environment News August 15, 2023 0 Comment

By Fabian Ekeruche The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says 19 states and 56 communities across the country are likely to witness heavy rainfall that can lead to flooding within the month. Mr Ibrahim...

2 Minutes

Gender News

3,000 young girls trained on vocational skills in 6 years — Mrs Akeredolu

Naija Environment News August 15, 2023 0 Comment

By Muftau Ogunyemi Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of Ondo State governor, has said that her initiative, BEMORE, trained no fewer than 3,000 young girls on various vocational skills in the past six years. Anyanwu-Akeredolu...

4 Minutes

Health

Nigeria Health Watch says new accountability mechanisms crucial for quality PHC delivery

Naija Environment News August 15, 2023 0 Comment

By Abujah Racheal Nigeria Health Watch (NHW) says innovative community accountability mechanisms is necessary to ensure quality Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery in the country. Dr Kemisola Agbaoye, Director of Programmes, NHW, said this...

3 Minutes

Environment Home News Sustainable Development

Nigerian, 2 others win 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards

Naija Environment News August 8, 2023 0 Comment

Nigerian, 2 others win 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards Oluwafunke Adeoye, Nigerian human rights lawyer and two Kenyan citizens have won the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards. The Award is aimed at inspiring people...

2 Minutes

Home News Sustainable Development Water & Sanitation

Akwa Ibom community where Twin mothers, menstruating women not allowed access to drinking water

Naija Environment News August 7, 2023 0 Comment

The Coordinator, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)-Gender Project Team, Prof Emmanuel Akpabio has revealed that menstruating women and twin mothers are not allowed access to drinking water in Mbiabet Ikot Udo, Ini local government...

2 Minutes

Home News

Private schools may suspend bus services, raise fees – NAPPS

Naija Environment News August 7, 2023 0 Comment

The President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Abayomi Otubela, says given the increase in the cost of fuelling, some schools would suspend bus services and parents would be advised to look for...