Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a flood alert for 14 states, warning that 43 locations may experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding between September 4 and September 8, 2025. Flooding remains a pressing environmental challenge in Nigeria, often resulting in displacement, destruction of farmlands, and outbreaks of waterborne diseases. In recent years, heavy rains have worsened flooding across multiple states, with thousands losing homes and livelihoods. The warning comes as the country grapples with climate change and inadequate drainage infrastructure, making many communities vulnerable during the rainy season. The affected states include Ebonyi State, Cross River State, Kano State, Zamfara State, Taraba State, Abia State, Yobe State, Plateau State, Borno State, Imo State, Niger State, Sokoto State, Kaduna State, and Akwa Ibom State. The Chinese government has donated $1m to support victims in the northern states, and the government has agreed on a joint monitoring and evaluation mechanism with the Chinese Embassy. China's Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, expressed China's solidarity with Nigeria, recalling that both countries recently suffered devastating flooding.