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NEMA assesses damage in flood ravaged areas in Kebbi

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday, September 3, 2020 embarked on an "on-the-spot" assessment of damages caused by flood in 21 Local...

Michael Simire - September 3, 2020

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Floods kill 51 people, destroy thousands of homes in Niger

Torrential rains and floods killed at least 51 people and destroyed more than 26,000 homes in Niger in the past two months, the presidency said...

Michael Simire - August 31, 2020

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NEMA warns Anambra residents in flood plains to relocate

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned residents of Anambra State in flood plains and low lands near the River Niger and its tributaries...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2020

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Bauchi floods submerge over 1,000 houses, farmlands in four LGAs

Floods have submerged over 1,000 houses, farmlands and damaged roads in four local government areas (LGAs) of Bauchi State. The flooding was caused by torrential...

Michael Simire - August 27, 2020

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Floods in northern Afghanistan leave more than 100 dead

Flash floods have killed more than 100 people in northern Afghanistan, officials said on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 with the death toll expected to...

Michael Simire - August 26, 2020

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NEMA sets 20 minutes as maximum target for emergency response

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has set a maximum 20 minutes target, within which to respond to emergencies and disasters across the country. AVM...

Michael Simire - August 24, 2020

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Humanitarian Affairs Minister updates NEC on readiness for flood management

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Mrs Sadiya Farouq, has made a presentation to the National Economic Council on Flood Risk...

Michael Simire - August 20, 2020

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West African nations to adopt new satellite technology to mitigate flood

Nigeria and other West African nations are set to adopt a new system of utilising satellite technology in better predicting environmental patterns to help...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2020

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