Disaster Risk Management

Ecologist advocates research funding for disaster management

An ecologist, Mr Innocent Okoronkwo, on Monday, January 6, 2020 said research should be integrated in disaster management in Nigeria for preparedness, prompt response and prevention...

US offers help in fighting Australia bushfires

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to offer help in battling the deadly bushfires that have been ravaging the country for...

Thousands trapped on Australian beaches by dangerous bushfires

Thousands swarmed to beaches on Australia’s east coast on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 to escape fierce wildfires bearing down on several seaside towns, as the government...

Morocco gets $275m World Bank loan to fight natural disasters

The World Bank has approved a loan of $275 million to support Morocco’s disaster risk management, the MAP news agency reported on Thursday, December...

Ghana’s NADMO, EU conduct maiden disaster response mockup exercise

Over the years, thousands of people around the world have lost their lives to disasters, a gloomy reminder that when disasters like earthquake, floods and volcano...

Uganda releases emergency funds after deadly landslides, floods

The Ugandan government has released 20 billion shillings (about $5.5 million) for emergency response after deadly landslides and floods hit parts of the east African country. Musa...

Kenya’s West Pokot landslide: PACJA demands urgent climate action

The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has expressed disappointment and sadness over the state of numerous Kenyans who are victims of a recent mudslide in...

Cross River Assembly constitutes committee on disaster management, human welfare

The Cross River State House of Assembly has constituted a special committee on Humanitarian Crises and Disaster Management. Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Eteng Jonah-Williams, who announced...

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OTC 2026: Nigeria targets zero gas flaring by 2030 as NUPRC chief pitches energy renaissance

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is in the middle of a “quiet but far-reaching transformation,” driven by local firms,...
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World Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC, WHO, USCDC call for action to curb infections

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have called for urgent and sustained action on hand hygiene to reduce infections and...

NNPC moves to restart Warri, PH refineries, seals deal with Chinese firms

The NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and...

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World Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC, WHO, USCDC call for action to curb infections

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