dam safety

World Bank Supports Nigeria with $1.57bn for Health, Climate Resilience Initiatives

Sep 30, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

FG is forfeiting $10m in World Bank loan for the FG

The World Bank has approved three operations totaling $1.57 billion to assist the Federal Government in enhancing human capital through improved health for women, children, and adolescents, while also building resilience against climate change impacts, such as floods and droughts, by improving dam safety and irrigation systems. The new funding includes $500 million to address … Read more

Oyan Dam Water Release: Lagos, Ogun Urge Residents To Evacuate

Sep 28, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Lagos and Ogun state governments have issued warnings to residents in flood-prone areas, particularly those near riverbanks, to relocate or prepare for potential flooding as the Oyan Dam prepares to release excess water. The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), which manages the dam, will release water as part of its annual effort to … Read more