Tag:Zamfara State

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Zamfara to plant one million trees to tackle desertification

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has announced, on the margins of the ongoing COP26 holding in Glasgow, UK, that his government will plant...

Michael Simire - November 7, 2021

Disaster Risk Management

Flood destroys over 100 houses in Zamfara LGA

The Emir of Gumi, in Zamfara State, Justice Lawal Hassan, has said that over 100 houses have been been destroyed by flood on Sunday,...

Michael Simire - September 7, 2020

Land Degradation

Zamfara moves against illegal miners

Zamfara State Government has warned illegal miners operating in the state despite Federal Government’s ban on mining activities to desist or face prosecution. Dr Nuruddwen...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2020

Disaster Risk Management

Flood destroys 110 houses in Zamfara

The flood disaster that occurred in Zamfara State on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 destroyed 110 houses in Zurmi Local Government Area, an official said...

Michael Simire - August 7, 2020

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA raises alert over seven flood-prone LGAs in Zamfara

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged the Zamfara State Government to prepare for possible floods in seven of its local government areas...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2020

Sustainable Devpt

Zamfara Assembly passes SDGs bill

The Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 passed a bill for the establishment and management of the Sustainable Development Goals...

Michael Simire - July 1, 2020

Water & Sanitation

Zamfara spends N456m annually on portable water supply, says gov

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State says the government spends over N456 million annually to provide free portable water to its residents. Matawalle made the...

Michael Simire - May 14, 2020

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