Disaster Risk Management

Disaster Risk Management

Govt launches Comprehensive 2024 Countrywide Risk Analysis

The Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shittima, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Abuja, launched the Nigeria Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis 2024 document. Shettima, at the launch,...
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Disaster Risk Management

Govt committed to protecting Nigerians against ecological risks – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to protecting Nigerians and their means of livelihood against ecological and other risks. Shettima...
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NEMA highlights inter-agency synergy in national emergencies

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has emphasised the importance of inter-agency collaboration among federal government agencies during...
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Govt urges states to prioritise emergency preparedness

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has urged states to prioritise emergency preparedness over reliance on federal intervention during disasters. Mrs Elizabeth Ugoh,...
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Taraba-Adamawa border town mining incident, one mishap too many – RDI

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has called on the Taraba and Adamawa State Governments to investigate a mining pit incident at an illegal mining...
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Experts seek more synergy with govt in tackling flood, drought

The Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS) has sought for more collaboration with the Federal Government in tackling flood and drought in order to...
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Disaster Risk Management

NIHSA pledges to enhance flood monitoring

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing monitoring strategies for both surface and groundwater reserves. This initiative aims to align...
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Disaster Risk Management

Nigeria needs to construct more dams to control flooding, says govt

The Director of Dams and Reservoirs Operations in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Ali Dala, has called for the construction of more dams...
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