…and realign multiple exchange rates were “far-reaching” and necessary to avert economic disaster. “As usual, impactful decision-making that will touch the lives of the Nigerian people. It’s absolutely essential that Nigerians need to be generous to this poor man,” Shettima said. “When we assumed the mantle of leadershi…

…aide also addressed inaccurate figures that had spread in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. Initial reports circulating after the crash put the number of deaths at six, but the aide stated firmly that five people perished in the incident. No further details about the identities of the other victims were confirme…

…expose the country to insolvency risks in the event of a major economic shock or natural disaster. “The DMO, which manages Nigeria’s debt structure, has also not strategically been up to the task in ensuring that the Federal Government does not overshoot the debt ratio, which can eventually lead to insolvency in case o…

…Management Agency identified six local government areas as the worst affected by disasters during the ongoing rainy season. The affected councils are Toro, Bauchi, Ningi, Shira, Gamawa and Kirfi. The Director in charge of Disaster Management at the agency, Adamu Nayola, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH on…

…farmers and families across the country, urging governments at all levels to improve disaster preparedness and relief efforts. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, spoke during the resumption of plenary, where he also highlighted the rising cost of living and its impact on Nigerian households. Akpabio cal…

…If a poor country borrows to rebuild infrastructure destroyed by climate-related disasters, the financial burden can compound an existing debt crisis. Climate finance delivered as loans can therefore create a cycle in which countries borrow to respond to a crisis they contributed relatively little to creating. Mahama a…

…the deterioration to several factors, including the pandemic, inflation, natural disasters and conflict, while noting that fuel subsidy removal and exchange-rate reforms worsened living costs in the short term. The third proposed $500m facility is for the Nigeria Early Childhood Development programme, with an estimated…

…26 August, sweeping through villages and destroying roads, buildings and vehicles. The disaster is believed to have been triggered by a glacial collapse. In Nepal and Tibet, at least 1,311 people have been confirmed dead and more than 5,300 remain missing. Hundreds of foreign nationals from at least 34 countries are al…

…also announced a N500m relief package for 18 business owners affected by the recent fire disaster at the Calabar Mall. She said the Federal Government would give N25m each to the affected business owners, while an additional N50m would be donated to women’s groups in the state. The First Lady also held an advocacy enga…

…collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has conducted a flood disaster simulation exercise to strengthen emergency response in the state. The exercise, which marked the third and closing day of the simulation, was aimed at improving the preparedness and response capacity of stakeholders to fl…

…floods on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 1,287 people in Nepal, the disaster authority said Friday, with the number of missing at 5,083. Chinese state media reported 21 people killed in Tibet and 541 missing, taking the total toll from the August 26 glacial and mountain collapse to 1,308 dead and 5,624 mis…

…writing, "We are waiting for the rescue of more and more people."The country's disaster management agency reports that at least 1,259 people have been killed in the floods, with more than 5,000 remaining missing. China reported that 21 people were killed and 541 were missing on the Tibet side of the border.Across the…

…INEC's technology infrastructure, covering system redundancy, penetrat1on testing, and disaster recovery arrangements, was already under way.The professor of law added that preparations for the proposed mock election were continuing alongside that process.Amupitan also cautioned against directly copying technology solu…

…disruption globally through severe droughts, extreme heat, and flooding, calling on disaster management agencies and agriculture, energy, and healthcare sectors to prepare for heightened climate risks. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 9:42 AM | Share this Story

…of its electoral technology systems, covering system redundancy, penetration testing and disaster recovery planning, and is exploring the conduct of a mock presidential election ahead of 2027 to test accreditation, transmission and results viewing under conditions similar to election day. Amupitan called for electoral…

…Agency (NSEMA), Ministry of Homeland Security, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, and Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. He also made a presentation on NPO risk assessment and the categories of terrorism financing risks faced by non-profit…

…floods on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 987 people in Nepal, the disaster authority said Tuesday, taking overall deaths to more than 1,000. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 people were killed in Tibet, bringing the total toll from Wednesday’s disaster to 1,003. The number of missing in Nepal dropp…

…to guarantee uninterrupted decision-making in the event of a crisis.He said natural disasters, civil unrest, military emergencies, terrorist attacks and major economic shocks could occur without warning, making uninterrupted access to the country’s highest political authority critical.“When both the President and Vice…

…for peace and security across Jigawa and Nigeria, protection from flooding and other disasters, and prosperity for families across the state. 35th Jigawa anniversary may be your last in office – ADC tells APC

…the rehabilitated runway as timely and critical to ongoing air operations, training, and disaster response missions in the South-South region.

…announced by the Sokoto State Government for each family of the victims of the boat disaster. Confirming the attack, the village head of Gorau, Alhaji Aliyu Magaji Na-Batsami, said the assailants went from house to house in search of the relief money. He said the attackers broke into virtually every room in his residen…

…Accident Investigation Department launches probe into the Lolokwe Mountain helicopter disaster. Photo people die as helicopter crashesLegit.ng earlier reported that a helicopter carrying six people came down at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu county, central Kenya, on Wednesday, August 19, with officials confirming no surviv…

…operating in remote locations. It could also provide basic communications during disasters, conflicts or temporary disruptions to terrestrial networks.However, access will still depend on customers owning compatible smartphones, meaning device affordability, data costs and digital skills could limit adoption among poor…

…determines whether a minor incident is successfully contained or develops into a major disaster.”

…modified check schemes, false ACH schemes, false applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans ("EIDL") provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, and false applications for unemployment benefits. Farrow recruited Stone and Atwater into the conspiracy to work along with Fateru. Farrow and Fateru provided Stone and Atwate…