Africa Health Report

Lagos Orders Immediate Waste Evacuation to Prevent Flooding Risks Waste evacuation operations in Lagos to prevent flooding

Mirian Gom April 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities have ordered immediate evacuation of waste generated during the monthly sanitation exercise,...

NEMA Launches Flood Sensitisation Campaign in South-East High-Risk States NEMA officials conducting flood awareness in communities

Mirian Gom April 26, 2026

ENUGU, Nigeria – Emergency authorities are ramping up flood preparedness efforts across Nigeria’s South-East, warning of heightened...

Lagos Council Warns Against Illegal Waste Dumping Ahead of Rains

Chukwu Obinna March 25, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Authorities in Orile-Agege warn residents against dumping waste in gutters, citing rising flood risks...

Makoko Exposed: Inside Lagos’ Floating Slum of Despair Children in school uniform standing on makeshift structures in Makoko

Korede Abdullah February 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – On a narrow wooden walkway above the murky waters of Makoko, the air is...

flooding Nigeria