Nigeria annual flood outlook 2024
The 2024 Flood Outlook report offers a comprehensive assessment of flood risk across the country, highlighting critical areas of concern and strategic recommendations for mitigation and preparedness. Through
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Monkey business
An illegal wildlife trade racket has been unearthed in Africa. In January 2002, four lowland gorillas from the zoological garden at Nigeria's University of Ibadan were transferred to Taiping Zoo in
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Oil tankers or production companies responsible for oil spills in Nigeria's territorial waters could face a fine of up to us $176 million. This was announced by transport minister Ojo Maduekwe
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Thinking afresh
Freshwater is the most fundamental natural resource. But its sources are fast dwindling or becoming contaminated throughout the world. At the start of the 21st century, nine countries with around 35
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In line with its deregulation of the country's downstream oil industry, Nigeria is inviting bids to build independent oil refineries. The new private refine ries' licensing programme is aimed at
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The Nigerian government has defended cheap generic aids drugs imported from India. Sani Gwarzo, the coordinator of Nigeria's aids programme, said, "India is advanced in the manufacture of
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Nigeria
Faced with mounting pressure from local automobile manufacturers, the Nigerian government has decided to ban the import of vehicles more than five-year-old with effect from January 2002. "This
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Starting September 1, 2001, Nigeria will launch the largest aids treatment programme in Africa using cheap generic drugs. The programme will cover 10,000 adults and 5,000 children. "It is quite an
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Ecocall
Nigeria demands safety report on oil pipelines
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Combating desertification and mitigating the effects of drought in Nigeria
National Report on the Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (CCD)
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Large dams bring poverty in their wake to the thousands who get affected by their construction. The latest is the Kainji Dam, built on Niger river in Nigeria. According to reports from the BBC World