Tag: NEMA
NEMA sounds flood warning, calls for stronger disaster preparedness
“Each year, lives are lost, livelihoods are disrupted, and infrastructure worth billions of naira is damaged,” she said.
Xenophobia: FG receives 270 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa
According to Olatunde, the returnees had "registered for the programme and completed the required screening processes" before departing South Africa.
Libya returnees narrate ordeal as NEMA repatriates 497 Nigerians
The returnees comprised 174 males, 97 females, 137 boys and 89 girls from Kano, Jigawa, Borno, Kaduna among others were…
Flooding remains major threat in Katsina, NEMA warns
“The framework focuses on reducing flood impact through capacity building, simulation exercises, infrastructure assessments, prepositioning of relief materials, and community…
Alert: Flood disaster to hit 30 states
According to the statement, NEMA has already developed a 2026 Climate-Related Risk Management, Preparedness and Mitigation Framework in response to…
NEMA warns Lagosians as flood risk rises
“The outlook identified thousands of communities nationwide as vulnerable and urged early preparedness to reduce losses,” he said.
Over 2,000 displaced as windstorm ravages Edo communities – NEMA
“The royal father welcomed the team and expressed appreciation for the timely intervention and visit to the affected communities,” the…
Road crashes: NEMA launches Operation Eagle Eye in Kano
The campaign, tagged “2025 Operation Eagle Eye” was flagged off by the NEMA Kano Operations Office.
NEMA places response teams on alert, urges public caution
NEMA, which coordinates disaster management and emergency response across the country, works with federal, state and local authorities to reduce…
Nigeria Raises the Bar: 170 foreigners face tough citizenship screening
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this in Abuja after a meeting of the Citizenship Advisory Committee, which reviews…
Home at Last: 150 Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic
According to NEMA, the group included 88 adult men, 32 adult women, 14 boys, and 16 girls.
NEMA receives 150 stranded Nigerians back from Niger
The returnees comprised 88 adult male, 32 adult female, 14 male children, and 16 female children, reflecting a broad demographic…
Kogi Boat Disaster: 14 dead, dozens still missing
NEMA said: “The incident occurred at about 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, when a boat with around 80 passengers capsized en…
NEMA confirms number of buildings, shops destroyed in Lagos Island market fire
NEMA will continue working with stakeholders to ensure the safety of lives, property, and livelihoods,” the NEMA official said.
Two dead, nine rescued in Sokoto’s third boat mishap in a month
The latest incident occurred at Jaranja river in Shagari local government area of the state, NIWA Area Manager in Sokoto,…