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FCT department saves 3,500 lives from various emergencies in 2024

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has saved 3,500 lives from different emergencies as of Dec. 23, 2024, while eight...

UN responds to cyclone in Mozambique, earthquake in Vanuatu

Humanitarians have continued to assess the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique and to support affected families. The storm struck over the weekend, affecting...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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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Climate insurance product for protection of Togolese townships against floods launched

Kloto 1, Golfe 1 and Golfe 7 communes in Togo have officially signed a pioneering insurance policy aimed at...
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Female aurochs leaves European Serengeti to Slovakia to establish new breeding group

A young female aurochs has left European Serengeti, the well-known large herbivore reserve near Prague. It headed for west...

 Electricity crisis: Coalition flays call for resignation of Power Minister

The Coalition of Concerned Progressives (COCOP), a civil society group, has condemned the call for the removal of Minister...

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Female aurochs leaves European Serengeti to Slovakia to establish new breeding group

A young female aurochs has left European Serengeti, the...
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