A heavy downpour on Thursday left parts of Abuja, particularly Guzape, Jabi, and Asokoro, waterlogged, raising fears of flooding as the rainy season peaks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The rain lasted several hours and quickly overwhelmed narrow drainage channels, turning major roads into streams. In Jabi, commuters abandoned vehicles after floodwaters reached knee …
The Federal Government has commissioned a modern Vehicular Emission Testing Centre in Maraba, Nasarawa State, to curb air pollution and protect public health. The centre emerged through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Nasarawa State Government, and Bhustan Energy and Environmental Services Limited. It aims to monitor and regulate harmful emissions from …
By Esther Ososanya The Osun State Government has demolished 30 buildings erected on waterways as part of measures to avert flooding in the state. Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mayowa Adejoorin, confirmed the exercise on Sunday, saying the targeted structures were in swampy areas and along riverbanks flagged by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) as …
As World Environment Day draws global focus to the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, Nigerian environmentalists say action must replace promises in the fight against plastic waste. Nigeria generates over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with 870,000 tonnes coming from Lagos alone, leaving the country’s cities, rivers, and drainage systems increasingly choked by single-use …
By Esther Ososanya Luxury Meets Leakage Abuja’s highbrow Asokoro district, home to state government lodges, embassies, and churches, is grappling with a growing sewage crisis that residents say threatens public health and undermines the prestige of the capital's elite zone. Untreated wastewater has been seen flowing freely across key junctions, including the ECOWAS secretariat …
By Esther Ososanya The federal government has reaffirmed its resolve to tackle Nigeria’s escalating housing deficit through a bold shift towards sustainable urban development, environmental accountability, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The latest commitment was echoed at the Future Conference 2025, which was held in Abuja with the theme, “Sustainable Cities, The Future of Housing.” The high-level …
