AGP Executive Report

Flood Risk in Niger: Niger State warned Kaduna River Basin communities of possible higher water levels after sustained inflows into the Shiroro Reservoir, saying a controlled release may be needed to protect the dam and downstream areas. Climate Services Leadership: NiMet DG Prof. Charles Anosike was elected President of the ACMAD Board of Governors for four years, aiming to strengthen Africa’s weather and climate services for resilience. Tree-Planting Accountability: Green Africa Foundation’s Dr Isaac Kalua Green urged governments and groups to measure tree survival, not just numbers planted, in his new book “Come Back and Check.” Niger Delta Pollution & Food Systems: Rivers State CSOs pushed for environmental policies that protect farms, fishing, forests and water sources, stressing indigenous knowledge and community-led solutions. Niger Delta Investment Push: NDCCITMA and partners are gearing up for the Sept 15–17 Port Harcourt Niger Delta Economic & Investment Summit to attract investment and move beyond oil dependence. Community-Led Environmental Governance: HOMEF unveiled the MEEDECOR Ecological Knowledge Centre, calling for a new indigenous, local-language model to tackle the Ogoni environmental crisis. Security Pressure on Communities: Reports from Niger State’s Dekara/Kpenya area describe mass abductions and killings linked to kidnapping networks—raising urgent questions about how such economies are financed and protected.

Flood Risk Watch (Niger): Niger State has warned communities along the Kaduna River Basin that water levels may rise after sustained inflows into the Shiroro Reservoir, with a controlled release possible in September to protect the dam and downstream areas. Tree Survival Push: Environmentalist Dr Isaac Kalua Green urged governments and groups to “come back and check” tree-planting results by tracking how many seedlings survive, not just how many are planted. Climate Services Leadership: NiMet’s Prof. Charles Anosike was elected President of ACMAD’s Board of Governors for four years, aiming to strengthen Africa’s weather and climate services for resilience. Agroforestry in the Sahel (Ghana, lessons for Niger): CSIR-SARI distributed 2,500 seedlings (mango, cashew, moringa) to 14 communities under a climate-smart agroforestry project to restore degraded lands and boost food security. Community Environment & Safety: Residents of Bille in Rivers State reported recurring fires and “bubbling ground” hazards, with one woman describing a sudden fire that engulfed her home. Niger Delta Investment (jobs, not just oil): NDCCITMA’s Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit is set for Sept 15–17 in Port Harcourt, pitching diversified, sustainable investment opportunities.

Climate Adaptation in Niger: Niger State warned communities along the Kaduna River Basin about possible rising water levels after sustained inflows into the Shiroro Reservoir, saying a controlled release may be needed in September to protect the dam and downstream areas. Weather Watch: NiMet issued forecasts and alerts for thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain across parts of the country, urging residents to take precautions against flash floods and lightning. Agroforestry for Sahel Resilience: CSIR-SARI distributed 2,500 seedlings (mango, cashew and moringa) to 14 communities under the LOGMe II project, aiming to restore degraded lands, boost food security and help communities adapt to climate change. Climate Services Leadership: NiMet DG Prof. Charles Anosike was elected President of ACMAD’s Board of Governors, tasked with strengthening Africa’s weather and climate services for resilience and safer livelihoods. Education for People and Planet: Niger Delta’s NDDC marked World Literacy Day with a “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity” theme, linking learning to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Flood Risk Watch: Niger State warned communities along the Kaduna River Basin that sustained inflows into the Shiroro Reservoir may force controlled dam releases in September, urging residents to stay alert around river channels and floodplains. Climate Services Leadership: NiMet DG Prof. Charles Anosike was elected President of ACMAD’s Board of Governors for four years, with a push to strengthen Africa’s weather and climate information for resilience and safer livelihoods. Severe Weather Alerts: NiMet issued forecasts and warnings of thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain across multiple states, including risks of flash flooding. Wildlife Conservation Win: Nigerian conservationist Rachel Ikemeh received a 2026 Rolex Award for community-led protection of Niger Delta habitats and recovery work for the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey. Education & Skills (Niger Delta): PAP sent 54 offshore postgraduate scholarship beneficiaries to the UK, adding to 2026 deployments, while Niger State also received scholarship support for students up to postgraduate level. Security Spillover Concern: Drone strikes on a Russia-linked sanctioned cargo ship off Africa’s coast raised fears that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could widen into African waters.

Flood Risk in Niger: Niger State warns communities along the Kaduna River Basin to brace for rising water levels after sustained inflows into the Shiroro Reservoir, with a possible controlled dam release in September to protect the dam and downstream areas. Weather & Climate Services: NiMet’s Prof. Charles Anosike was elected President of ACMAD’s Board of Governors, a move aimed at strengthening African climate services and early warnings. Severe Storm Alert: NiMet issued a severe thunderstorm warning for 23 states, flagging flash flooding, strong winds and lightning, including Niger State and nearby areas. Biodiversity Win (Niger Delta): Nigerian conservationist Rachel Ikemeh received a Rolex Award for community-led protection of threatened species, including the Niger Delta red colobus monkey. Oil Pollution Court Update: A UK court will examine claims that Shell witnesses misled proceedings in the Bille oil spill case, with a full trial set for May 2027. Blue Economy Push: Delta State highlights plans to develop Burutu Port and expand waterway transport as part of a broader sustainable maritime agenda.

Wildlife Conservation Win: Nigerian conservationist Rachel Ikemeh has been named a 2026 Rolex Awards laureate for community-led protection of the Niger Delta’s ecology, including helping bring the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey back from near extinction. Oil & Gas Pollution Pressure: In Rivers State’s Okrika, residents and activists call the long-burning Alakiri wellhead fire “genocidal,” warning of toxic fumes harming fishing and farming communities, while CAPPA reports another dangerous gas explosion in Bille. Accountability in Oil Spills: A UK court ruling allows allegations that Shell misled courts in a Niger Delta oil pollution case to be examined ahead of a full trial scheduled for May 2027. Climate & Health: UNICEF reports climate hazards disrupted schooling for about 1 in 10 Kenyan learners in 2025, with drought the main driver; Niger recorded millions of affected students too. Gas Flaring Regulation: Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme faces tougher enforcement, with threats to revoke licences for investors that fail to make meaningful progress. Blue Economy & Ports: Delta State backs EU-supported plans to develop Burutu Port and expand maritime transport as part of a wider coastal corridor vision. Roads & Coastal Access: Ilaje lawyers in Ondo State demand restoration of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to its original coastal alignment. Regional Trade Modernisation: Nigeria and Cameroon launch the Mfum-Ekok border modernisation push to cut trade bottlenecks and support AfCFTA. Security on Waterways: The Nigerian Navy intercepted a boat carrying 71kg of suspected cannabis on the River Niger in Kogi and handed suspects to NDLEA.

Oil & Gas Accountability: A UK High Court ruling says Shell’s alleged misleading witness claims in Nigeria’s Bille oil-spill case can be examined before the full trial starts in May 2027, keeping pressure on corporate responsibility for Niger Delta pollution. Gas Flaring & Community Health: In Bayelsa, residents say decades of gas flaring still harm health and livelihoods, as they appeal a court dismissal of their remediation and compensation bid against Shell. Weather & Flood Risk: NiMet warns of unsettled conditions across Nigeria from Sept 9–11, including thunderstorms and possible flash floods in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Cross River. Climate Adaptation: Ghana’s CSIR-SARI distributed 2,500 tree seedlings (mango, cashew, moringa) to 14 communities under a Sahelian Landscapes project to restore degraded lands and boost food security. Education & Climate Impacts: UNICEF reports climate hazards disrupted schooling for about 1 in 10 Kenyan learners in 2025, with drought the main driver; Niger is listed among affected countries. Niger River Security: Nigeria’s Navy intercepted a boat with 71kg suspected cannabis on the River Niger in Kogi and handed suspects to NDLEA. Waste & Corporate Misconduct: A call to stop treating Africa as a dumping ground urges stronger scrutiny of hazardous waste, emissions and corporate practices before deals are signed. Blue Economy: Delta State says it’s pushing sustainable “blue economy” plans with EU support, including development of Burutu Port and waterway/maritime transport. Local Environment & CSR: NECO’s registrar was turbaned during commissioning of a palace built under the agency’s host-community CSR, linking stable communities to effective education systems.

Oil & Gas Pollution Watch: CAPPA warns of another gas-leak explosion in Bille (Rivers), urging urgent government action after a blast on Sept. 3 left a resident badly burned, following earlier warnings that the community is highly flammable. Weather & Flood Risk: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rain from Sept. 9–11, with possible flash floods in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Cross River—residents are urged to activate emergency measures. Climate-Smart Farming: CSIR-SARI (Ghana) distributes 2,500 tree seedlings (mango, cashew, moringa) to 14 communities under a Sahel adaptation project, pushing agroforestry to restore degraded lands and boost food security. Safer Borders for Trade: Nigeria and Cameroon launch the Mfum-Ekok Border Modernisation Initiative to cut bottlenecks and improve one-stop border operations along the Ekok–Mfum corridor. Maritime Security: The Nigerian Navy intercepts a boat carrying 71kg suspected cannabis in Kogi and hands suspects to NDLEA. Digital Resilience: Kenya highlights the need for secure, reliable digital infrastructure as Africa expands connectivity. Environmental Damage Data: A report in Benin City cites 18,149 oil spill incidents in Nigeria (2006–2024), warning pollution is increasingly threatening health and livelihoods in the Niger Delta.

Severe Weather Watch: NiMet warns of thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rain across Nigeria from Sept 9–11, with flash-flood risk flagged for Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Cross River, urging residents to activate emergency plans. Climate Adaptation: Ghana’s CSIR-SARI is distributing 2,500 tree seedlings (mango, cashew and moringa) to 14 communities under a Sahelian Landscapes project to restore degraded lands and boost climate-smart agroforestry. Air Pollution & Health: A new Africa Air Quality Brief says many African countries, including Nigeria and Niger, recorded days above WHO air-pollution limits, with Saharan dust plus everyday pollution sources driving unsafe PM2.5 levels. Oil Pollution Fight: Communities in Bayelsa say decades of gas flaring have damaged health and livelihoods, renewing pressure on Shell over alleged unremediated environmental harm. Sahel Aid Coordination: A SIPRI policy brief argues donors must coordinate humanitarian, development and peace support better across the Sahel—calling for collective outcomes, not siloed funding.

Severe Weather Watch: NiMet warns of cloudy, thundery conditions across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday (Sept 9–11), with morning thunderstorms and light rains in parts of the North and moderate rains later in the day; the agency also flags flood-prone areas and lightning risks. Flooding in Focus: Residents of Illushi community in Edo say floodwaters have submerged about three-quarters of the area, destroying homes and farmlands and urging urgent relocation and support. Oil Pollution Pressure: A Nigerian environment report says 18,149 oil spill incidents were recorded from 2006–2024, with polluted water and degraded farmlands increasingly threatening health and livelihoods in the Niger Delta. Sahel Aid Coordination: A SIPRI policy brief argues donors must move beyond “more money” and better coordinate humanitarian, development and peacebuilding work to build resilience in the Sahel. Climate-Smart Farming & Gender: New research from Niamey’s peri-urban farms shows climate-smart agriculture benefits are uneven inside households, shaped by gender and access to irrigation and resources. Air Quality Alarm: An Africa Air Quality Brief reports many countries, including Nigeria and Niger, still exceed WHO daily and annual PM2.5 limits, driven by dust and everyday pollution sources.

Severe Weather Alert: NiMet warned that active thunderstorm cells over Taraba, Adamawa and Borno will move west, reaching at least 11 more states including Niger and the FCT, with risks of flash floods, lightning and aviation disruptions. Air Pollution Watch: A new Africa Air Quality Brief says more than 20 African countries missed WHO air-quality guidelines in 2025; West Africa saw over 120 unsafe days in parts of Senegal and Cape Verde, driven largely by Saharan dust plus pollution from traffic, cooking and waste burning. Sahel Climate-Smart Farming & Gender: A study from peri-urban Niamey shows climate-smart farming tech benefits are uneven inside households, with gender shaping who gains under worsening rainfall and hotter Sahel conditions. Renewable Power for Niger: Niger State inaugurated a 12-member steering committee for a 100MW off-grid solar project funded by the Islamic Development Bank, aimed at expanding reliable electricity. Blue Economy & Logistics: IMION said Nigeria’s maritime potential is held back by weak logistics and trade facilitation, calling for better systems to move goods and information efficiently. Niger Delta Roads & Environment: South-South governors agreed to push regional rail, port upgrades and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, while also raising environmental remediation demands.

Climate-Smart Farming in Niger: A new study on peri-urban farms around Niamey shows climate change is hitting households hard, with rainfall sharply down and Sahel warming accelerating—while gender gaps shape who benefits from climate-smart tools and who gets left behind. Agriculture Skills for Productivity: Nigeria’s tractor training push is turning mechanisation into real farm output by graduating new tractor operators, aiming to cut costs and strengthen food security. Blue Economy Logistics: IMION says Nigeria can’t fully cash in on maritime wealth without better logistics and trade facilitation—systems that move goods and information efficiently are the missing link. Renewable Power in Niger State: Niger State has inaugurated a steering committee for a 100MW off-grid solar plant funded by the Islamic Development Bank, targeting more reliable electricity. Sahel Weather Watch: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across parts of Northern and Central Nigeria, with risks of temporary flooding in low-lying areas. Niger Delta Livelihood Boost: LIFE-ND secured an extra $32m from IFAD to expand digital, AI-backed farm advisory services and support rural women and youth. Oil Theft Tragedy: Reports from Rivers State say dozens died after inhaling toxic fumes during illegal fuel loading at a jetty, raising fresh alarms on environmental and public health harm.

Climate & Food Security (Niamey): A new study on peri-urban farming around Niamey shows climate-smart agriculture benefits are shaped by gender, with rainfall already dropping sharply and Sahel warming expected to intensify pressure on smallholders. Renewables (Niger): Niger State Governor Umaru Bago inaugurated a 12-member steering committee for a 100MW off-grid solar project in Maikunkele, Bosso LGA, funded by the Islamic Development Bank, aiming to expand reliable clean power. Regional Power & Environment (South-South): South-South governors in Calabar backed Tinubu’s 2027 bid while pushing for rail, port upgrades, coastal highway development, and “environmental remediation” demands. Wildlife Protection: Nigeria’s conservation group NCF warns illegal trade in vulture parts is driving vultures toward extinction and calls for stronger enforcement and vulture safe zones. Pollution & Public Health (Rivers, Niger Delta): Reports say at least 37 people died after inhaling toxic fumes during illegal “Indorama fuel” loading at Okari Jetty, highlighting the deadly link between oil theft and environmental harm. Weather Watch (Nigeria): NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rains across northern and central areas, with risks of localized flooding. Agriculture Finance (Niger Delta): IFAD approved an extra $32m for LIFE-ND, boosting budgets and expanding digital/AI advisory services for rural women and youth agripreneurs.

Agri Finance Boost: IFAD has approved an extra $32m for Nigeria’s LIFE-ND in the Niger Delta, lifting the project budget to $129.8m and pushing digital/AI advisory services as disbursement hits 95%. Weather Watch: NiMet warns of thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rains across northern, central and parts of southern states, with risks of temporary flooding in low-lying areas. Wildlife Protection: The Nigerian Conservation Foundation flags illegal vulture-part trade and urges stronger enforcement, market monitoring and vulture safe zones to stop population decline. Water & Ecosystems: Nigeria’s Federal Government and Navy call for better coordination to protect lakes from pollution, over-extraction and climate impacts as World Lake Day spotlights water security and biodiversity risks. Oil Pollution & Public Health: In Rivers State’s Okrika, reports say at least 37 people died after inhaling toxic fumes during illegal pipeline tapping/loading, with others missing—renewing calls for independent investigation and tougher enforcement. Mining Safety: Zamfara’s lead poisoning risk is tied to unsafe artisanal gold mining, with warnings that awareness and controls must catch up to ongoing illegal activity.

Oil & Health Crisis: Nnimmo Bassey and YEAC-Nigeria warn that at least 37 people reportedly died in Okrika, Rivers State after inhaling toxic fumes while siphoning “Indorama fuel” from an illegally tapped pipeline; police confirm investigations, but Indorama and security forces dispute the death toll, with access blocked around the site. Gas Explosion Risk: CAPPA reports another gas explosion in Bille, Rivers State, burning a woman and renewing calls for evacuation and suspension of oil activities after earlier warnings that the community is highly flammable. Local Health Neglect (Niger State): MonITNG says Kwamba Primary Health Centre in Suleja is deteriorating despite receiving N48.37bn FAAC funds, with patients treated on torn mattresses and damaged, unsanitary wards. Transport & Environment: A CAN Niger chapter cleric urges President Tinubu to revive railways and inland waterways to cut pressure on roads and improve safer freight movement. Biodiversity: Nigeria’s conservation groups mark Vulture Awareness Day, warning illegal killing and trade could push several vulture species toward extinction. Youth & Climate Justice: An International Youth Forum in Accra calls for youth-led action on debt cancellation and reparations, with Niger and Sahel voices in the room.

Niger Delta Toxic Fumes: At least 37 people died in Rivers State after allegedly inhaling toxic fumes while siphoning “Indorama fuel” from a pipeline near Okrika; the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre says many others are missing, while police and Indorama dispute the death toll. Oil Pollution & Accountability: The deaths add pressure on regulators as communities already report pollution from illegal tapping and decades of hydrocarbon damage, with calls for independent investigations and remediation. Gas Explosion in Bille: CAPPA reports another gas explosion in Bille Kingdom, Degema LGA, injuring a woman and renewing demands for an independent environmental and legacy liability assessment. Vulture Crisis: The Nigerian Conservation Foundation warns vulture numbers are collapsing from illegal killing and trafficking, urging urgent coordinated action to stop extinction. Transport, Environment Link: A CAN Niger chapter cleric urges Tinubu to revive railways and inland waterways to cut road pressure and improve safer movement of goods. Sahel Power & Security: Niger’s mutiny aftermath keeps spotlight on the junta’s dependence on foreign security partners, including Russia’s role.