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The involved tanker came from Kano and had driven around 110 kilometers on its way to Yobe State on 15 October. [5] [6] While traveling on an expressway near the town of Majiya in Jigawa State, the tanker overturned while attempting to avoid crashing into a truck, causing petrol to spill onto the road.
Bush burning in Nigeria has many negative effects on the environment, health, and economy, such as: Air pollution: Bush burning produces large amounts of smoke, ash, and particulate matter that pollute the air and reduce visibility. The smoke can also contain harmful substances, such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and ...
A fire outbreak can be considered a natural disaster when it is ignited and spreads due to natural factors like lightning strikes, volcanic eruptions, or wildfires caused by natural conditions such as drought or high winds. When fire is primarily driven by natural forces and occurs in wildland areas, it is often referred to as a "wildfire."
The massive fire at the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway broke out after the explosion of a petroleum filled tanker lorry leading to the transfer of flames to other vehicles approaching the lorry on the busy road. [5] [6] The Nigerian Federal Road Safety Corps tweeted that night, "A total of nine persons have been confirmed dead as a result of the ...
The Dangote Refinery is capable of supplying 100% of Nigeria's oil needs, and also have surplus of each of these products for export. [16] On 26 June 2024, a minor fire occurred in the refinery with video from the scene showing smoke and flame billowing from one corner of the plant. The operator said in a statement that the blaze had no impact.
The need for public institutions addressing environmental issues in Nigeria became a necessity in the aftermath of the 1988 toxic waste affair in Koko, Nigeria. [9] This prompted the government, led by President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, to promulgate Decree 58 of 1988, establishing the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) as the country's environmental watchdog.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari spoke to the nation about the unrest that has gripped the country in recent days, but without making any mention of the shootings of peaceful protesters at ...
One of the major achievements of the Federal Ministry of Environment is the initiation of the Ogoniland clean-up programme of the Nigerian government. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] Ogoniland is one of the communities in the oil-rich Niger Delta region that has been devastated by the exploration activities of oil-producing companies.