Current Nigerian Army Strength No Match for Multiple ThreatsBy Segun Onibiyo and Mike Odeh James(Minna, Niger state) - “We are looking at a potential collapse of the Northwest and North-Cen ...

A 2024 study conducted across Kano and Kaduna found that three out of every six almajiri boys die before adulthood, exposed ...

The Federal Ministry of Environment has launched a Technical Committee Meeting to develop a National Flood Insurance Policy ...

"The Kainji Dam has maintained a 53-centimeter buffer to manage any changes in water inflow," Mohammed said, explaining these are necessary in keeping with flood preparedness protocols.

He also disclaimed the speculations surrounding the safety of the Kainji and Jebba Dams. The minister, who stated this at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over the ...

The Minister for Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has clarified that no water release from Kainji and Jebba Dams caused the flooding and deaths in Mokwa, Niger State. Utsev made the ...

Residents believe a dam collapse upstream exacerbated the flooding in Mokwa [File: Chenemi Bamaiyi/AP Photo] INTERACTIVE-Thousands displaced in floods-NIGERIA-JUNE 1, 2025-1748770884 ...

Niger State has three major dams – Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro – while a fourth is under ... a flood risk analyst at the University of Nigeria. “The amount of rain you expect in a year could probably ...

Niger, Nigeria’s largest state by landmass, is home to three major dams – Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro – which contribute significantly to the country’s electricity grid. A fourth dam is under ...