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NEMA begins flood containment, preparedness campaigns in Edo, Taraba

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun the 2025 flood preparedness and response campaign in Edo State to address risks and related hazards. Speaking...

Michael Simire - May 28, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

1.2m Nigerians displaced by floods in 2024, says NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that 1,243,638 Nigerians were displaced by floods in 2024, with 1,237 lives lost. Director-General of NEMA, Mrs....

Michael Simire - May 27, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

Flooding: South-South states take precautionary measures as NiMet predicts heavy rainfall

Governments in the South-South region, particularly Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states, are stepping up precautionary measures to avert widespread flooding and mitigate its impact...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

Adamawa communities sensitised to flood risks, flood-prone sites inspected in Kaduna

The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) has urged community and traditional rulers, youth groups as well as women’s associations to take ownership of...

Michael Simire - May 21, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA unveils grassroots disaster preparedness for 2025 flooding

The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has announced a nationwide awareness and grassroots engagement campaigns reoccurring of disasters in the...

Michael Simire - May 16, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

World Bank supports Bangladesh in flood risk reduction, recovery

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Thursday, May 15, 2025, approved $270 million in financing to bolster Bangladesh’s flood recovery efforts and...

Michael Simire - May 15, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

Experts call for improved town planning, waste management to curb flooding

Environmental experts in the South-South have stated that proper planning and waste management are keys to flood prevention in the region. The experts from Cross...

Michael Simire - May 12, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

Forest Security Service described as missing link in Nigeria’s security architecture

The Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence), Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Dr John Metchie, has said the organisation has capacity to plug the gap in Nigeria’s...

Michael Simire - May 11, 2025

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