Human Activities Worsening Flooding in Lagos — Commissioner

The Lagos State Government has acknowledged that human activities disrupting natural ecosystems are a major factor behind recurring flooding across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a strategic meeting with a disaster risk management team from the World Bank in Alausa. Wahab said although […]
Nigeria’s Economy Grows Strongly Amid High Inflation — World Bank

The World Bank has said that Nigeria’s economy recorded its fastest growth in about a decade in 2024, driven by a strong fourth quarter and an improved fiscal position. During a presentation on Monday, the bank’s lead economist for Nigeria, Alex Sienaert, said Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.6% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024. […]