Category: Environment
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Civil society groups urge corporate accountability as environmental degradation hits Borno farmers
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A coalition of civil society groups and youth advocates in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State warned this week that escalating environmental shocks—ranging from erratic rainfall to unmanaged urban waste—are outpacing current government interventions, threatening to destabilize the region’s fragile agrarian economy. The warning was issued throughthe Centre for Community Awareness…
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𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: REMAPSEN Mobilizes African Journalists to Battle ‘Neglected’ Diseases
By Abdulkareem Haruna Millions of the continent’s most vulnerable citizens are still suffering from a group of painful and disabling conditions known as Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). These illnesses, while widespread, are often overlooked in the news, leaving them neglected by policymakers and public attention. Today, this is set to change, a the African Media…
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Adamawa Flood Disaster: First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative Delivers ₦500 million in Aid and Support
By Abdulkareem Haruna YOLA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged a substantial donation of ₦500 million to aid victims of a devastating flood in Adamawa State, where the disaster has claimed 29 lives and displaced an estimated 180,000 households. The announcement came as a national show of solidarity, with the First…
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Another Maiduguri Flood Exposes A City Built on Faulty Water Management Foundation
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – 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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Borno’s Environmental Champion, Dr. Juliana Bitrus, Honored for Transformative Leadership
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a dual recognition of her impactful tenure, Comrade Dr. Juliana Bitrus, the Permanent Secretary of the Borno State Ministry of Environment, has been lauded with two prestigious awards for her unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. The Excellence Credit Award was bestowed upon her by…
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₦80 Billion Alau Dam Reconstruction Project Kicks off in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Federal Government of Nigeria has today flagged off an ₦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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LCBC, UNDP, AUC Discuss Key Issues Ahead of the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum Hosted by Yobe
By Abdulkareem Haruna Ndjamena, CHAD– January 22, 2025 – Yobe State is set to welcome dignitaries from across the Lake Chad Basin region for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), themed “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security and Sustainable Development for a Resilient…
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Yobe to Host 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Yobe State Government is preparing to host the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum from January 29 to 31, 2025, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. This forum aims to tackle ongoing regional challenges, particularly the enduring impact of the Boko Haram conflict, alongside issues such as extreme…
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Borno Triumphs at Abuja Carnival
By Abdul Kareem Borno State’s cultural delegation made a remarkable impact at the 2024 Abuja International Carnival, held from 21-25 November, securing the second overall position despite emerging from years of violent conflict. The Abuja Carnival, a prestigious event attracting participants from Nigeria, Africa, and beyond, featured a variety of activities including an opening ceremony,…
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FAO Launches Support for Farmers in Borno After Devastating Floods
By Abdul Kareem KHADDAMARI, Borno (tHT) — To help farmers recover from the severe flooding that devastated most parts of Northeast Nigeria in September, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has on Saturday Nov. 16 launched its 2024/2025 edition of the Dry Season Input Distribution program. The effort aims to support 49,000 farmers as they…
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