by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Federal Government has scheduled a national stakeholder forum for July 23 and 24, 2025, to address growing concerns around petrol pricing and supply challenges in Nigeria’s downstream…
Category: Environmental
Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Eastern U.S., Breaking Records and Affecting Millions
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents A dangerous and prolonged heat wave has gripped the eastern United States, with temperatures forecast to soar 15 to 25 degrees above normal this week. On Tuesday, some…
22 Oil and Gas Workers Killed in 2024, NUPRC Report Reveals Ongoing Safety Concerns
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents At least 22 workers in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector lost their lives on duty between January and December 2024, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory…
Tanker Explosion Causes Gridlock, Injuries, and Vehicle Damage on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents At least two people sustained serious injuries and six vehicles were destroyed after a petrol-laden tanker exploded near the NASFAT junction along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday, causing…
Lagos State to Enforce ₦250,000 Fine or Jail Term for Environmental Offenders Starting July 1, 2025
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that starting July 1, 2025, individuals who violate environmental laws will face a fine of ₦250,000 or…
Ekiti Government Vows to Demolish Structures on Waterways to Curb Flooding
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Ekiti State Government has issued a stern warning to residents against building on waterways, threatening to demolish any such structures to prevent future flooding and protect lives…
Flood Disaster in Mokwa: NEMA Delivers Relief, Confirms Over 100 Deaths.
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents As search and rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the Kpege area of Mokwa, Niger State, early Thursday morning, the National Emergency…
Nigeria, ECOWAS Join Forces to Accelerate Abidjan-Lagos Highway Project
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Nigeria and the ECOWAS Parliament are collaborating to fast-track the construction of the Abidjan-Lagos highway, a major infrastructure project expected to create jobs, boost trade, and enhance regional…
Flash Floods Devastate Niger State, Claiming at Least 115 Lives
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Niger State have left at least 115 people dead, with the death toll expected to rise, according to emergency officials. The…
Deadly Floods Claim 21 Lives in Niger State Communities
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that 21 people lost their lives after a devastating flood swept through two communities in Mokwa Local Government Area…
As April Ends, Global Environmental Days Deliver United Call for Action in Ghana and Beyond.
By Nigerian News24 staff As April 2025 wraps up, three major global environmental observances — World Wetlands Day (Feb 2), World Water Day (Mar 22), and Earth Day (Apr 22) — echoed…
Thunderstorms and Rainfall Set to Hit Nigeria for Three Consecutive Days-NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecasted rainy weather and thunderstorms from Monday, July 15, to Wednesday, July 17, throughout the country. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, July 14, in Abuja,…