Category: climate change
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Maiduguri Heat: A Survival Guide for Residents
Children are most at risk during a heatwave. Discover essential tips for keeping your little ones cool and hydrated, from utilizing natural shade to mastering nighttime ventilation in your home.
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By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA β This week, more than 200 health experts gathered in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, for the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN). This landmark event is the first of its kind in the state, chosen both for its importance to national security…
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Borno Governor Hints on Review of Maiduguri Masterplan, Warns Against Building on Waterways
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – With Maiduguri once again facing the threat of severe flooding, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum announced on Saturday, August 2, the need for a critical review of the city’s town planning. The announcement follows a fresh bout of heavy rains that has left residents submerged, a painful reminder of…
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Flood Fears Recede as Zulum Intervenes
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – In the face of rising flood fears, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum moved to calm residents Saturday, assuring them that measures are in place to prevent a recurrence of the devastating flood that claimed over 150 lives last September. The governorβs visit to the Alau Dam, a critical…
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Another Maiduguri Flood Exposes A City Built on Faulty Water Management Foundation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State β For the people of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, the annual rainy season that usually lasts for about 12 weeks, brings not just relief from the scorching heat, but also a relentless cycle of fear. Heavy rain on Wednesday, July 30th, caused widespread flooding across…
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Do You Know That Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Bad For You
By Abdulkareem Haruna I was reading an article on the platform of Radio Nigeria recently about this topic and it got me thinking. The short article says of course water is very important for us to live. But drinking too much water, especially very quickly, can make you sick. This sickness is called water intoxication…
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MILESTONE: How CATAI Stepped Up Amid Conflict, Flood Crisis toΒ Empower Vulnerable Communities (2)
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State, Nigeria β In 2024, as vulnerable communities in Maiduguri faced the combined impact of a protracted conflict and increasing climate-related disasters, the Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), a local non-governmental organization, provided a crucial lifeline by saving lives and fostering positive socio-economic change. According to their recently…
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β¦80 Billion Alau Dam Reconstruction Project Kicks off in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Federal Government of Nigeria has today flagged off an β¦80 billion project to reconstruct and upgrade the collapsed Alau Dam in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. Following the devastating floods that swept through Maiduguri, the state capital, and environs in September 2024, claiming lives and livelihoods, the government of President Bola Ahmed…
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NEDC Launches Initiative to Combat Waste, Boost Local Economy in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria β The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has launched a multi-pronged initiative aimed at tackling the region’s mounting waste problem while simultaneously stimulating the local economy. The program focuses on training individuals in sustainable waste management practices and providing them with the tools and skills to create marketable products from recycled…
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Civil Society Calls for Action, Inclusion at 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum – βWhat is for us without us is not for us!’
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State β As the 5th Lake Chad Governors Forum concluded, Friday, Jan. 31, a united voice from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address the humanitarian crisis that has gripped the Lake Chad Region for over a decade. The three-day forum, held in Maiduguri,…
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