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His words: “We cannot dredge the rivers because of the NIWA Act which vests such power on the Federal Government. If the federal government does it part by dredging the River Benue and River Niger, the impact on states will be minimal.

Lagdo Dam: Lagos says it’s fully prepared for flooding. Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it is prepared for the flood

Every year, neighboring Cameroon, which runs along the length of Nigeria’s eastern border releases water from a dam in northern Cameroon, causing flooding downstream in Nigeria.

Lagdo Dam release: Contingency plans to manage flood disasters crucial   - Expert,The Nigerian government and its sub-nationals have been ur

“I saw it on Saturday night, that is, [the letter was] dated 21st, about seven days or so after the dam had been opened,” he said.

Last year, the country witnessed devastating floods that led to the deaths of more than 600 people.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned Nigerians to prepare for the massive flood in the coming days as Cameroon is expected to open Lagdo Dam situated on Benue River. NEMA revealed this in a recent statement signed by the Director, African Affairs, Ambassador Umar Salisu. The agency affirmed that both Nigeria and Cameroon…

This is to mitigate and avoid damages that the released water may cause along the River Benue basin in Cameroon and

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned Nigerians to prepare for the massive flood in the coming days as Cameroon is set to open Lagdo Dam.

NEMA and other related agencies have been notified that there might be a flood as Cameroon may release water from Lagdo Dam into Benue River.