The resulting flooding brought down a two-storey building ... “As of today, both Kainji and Jebba Dams on River Niger are still impounding water into their reservoirs. Shiroro Dam on the River ...

As Nigerians mourned the losses in Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Bauchi, and other states affected by flooding, Utsev called for vigilance as river flow levels on the Niger and Benue rivers had ...

The member representing Ideato North and South at the Federal House of Assembly, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has flagged off the ...

“The Federal Government should take urgent steps to dredge the River Niger and its tributaries. This will address the problem of perennial flooding and end the suffering of our people. There ...

Unusual flooding has destroyed rice farms worth ... which is to dredge the River Niger.” Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.

Niamey — Around 800 Nigerien families have been relocated from areas along the River Niger as water levels during annual flooding are expected to rise above normal and last until February.

“We strongly advise residents along the River Niger to keep away from flood plains and clear their water channels to prevent blockages, which could exacerbate the situation,” she sai ...

Some fishers in Bamako, Mali’s capital, are raising concerns about dredging of the Niger River in search of gold. They say the combination of dredging and increasing plastic pollution is causing ...

The authorities in Niger have ordered thousands of people to leave their homes in the capital, Niamey, because of serious flooding. Many are sheltering in schools while others have nowhere to go.

An estimated 85 people were taking the overloaded boat on October 7 when flooding of the Niger River caused it to tip over. “The boat reportedly carrying 85 persons capsized following rising ...