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Nigeria, often referred to as the "Giant of Africa," has been grappling with recurrent flooding that has devastating effects on its population and economy....

Michael Simire - September 10, 2024

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Stray elephants invade Borno communities, destroy farmlands

The Forestry and Wildlife in Borno State Ministry of Environment says a herd of elephants that allegedly strayed from the neighbouring Cameroon has invaded...

Michael Simire - September 9, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA emphasises significance of data in disaster risk management

The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, emphasised the significance of data in disaster risk management. Umar,...

Michael Simire - September 6, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Nigeria’s flooding: Rising waters, sinking hopes

Earlier this year as the rainy season approached, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in its weather forecast, as it has done in recent years,...

Michael Simire - September 5, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Flood: NEMA raises alert of possible hazards in seven states

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised states in the central and southern parts of the country to be prepared for potential floods...

Michael Simire - September 5, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

NEC directs governors to submit details of damage caused by flooding

The National Economic Council (NEC) has directed all the states of the federation to submit details of damages caused by the recent flooding in...

Michael Simire - September 5, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA calls for comprehensive action plan on disaster risks

The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive action plan to address disaster risks...

Michael Simire - September 2, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

N-HYPPADEC calls for state of emergency on flood-ravaged states

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on flood-ravaged states to...

Michael Simire - September 2, 2024

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