Archives Tag: Benue River
Did You Know The Former Name of the Benue River?
April 19, 2022
It is La Bénoué in French, but to the anglophones, it is ‘The Benue’ or the River Benue or Benue River. The water body is the major tributary of the Niger River and runs approximately 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) long. It is also almost entirely navigable during the summer months. As a result, it is … Continue reading Did You Know The Former Name of the Benue River?
By jeremiah
Towards Flood Control: Nigeria, Cameroon to share Environmental Data
April 19, 2022
As part of government measures to prevent future occurrence of floods that ravaged many parts of the country last year, a technical committee delegation was sent to Cameroon in December for findings on the Lagdo Dam that was reportedly opened, resulting in the floods. In a statement on the recommendations by the committee, a Federal … Continue reading Towards Flood Control: Nigeria, Cameroon to share Environmental Data
By david
