New NEMA DG, Zubaida Umar, Harps On Effective Service Delivery

New NEMA DG, Zubaida Umar, Harps On Effective Service Delivery

The newly appointed Director General, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar on Tuesday, assumed duties at the headquarters of the Agency in Abuja. The new Director General was received on arrival by the management staff of the...
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NIWA Unveils Watercraft Ambulance

NIWA Unveils Watercraft Ambulance

The Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA),  Dr George Moghalu, has deployed a new ambulance boat to the Lagos area office to enhance search and rescue. Moghalu, in a statement on Monday, explained the watercraft ambulance which wou...
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NCC Explains Emergency Communications Centres, Tasks Media On Peace, Unity

NCC Explains Emergency Communications Centres, Tasks Media On Peace, Unity

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) have become a rallying point for the promotion of the security of lives and property of citizens, the Executive Vice Chairman...
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Senate Reinforces Legal Status for National Emergency Number 112

Senate Reinforces Legal Status for National Emergency Number 112

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, The Senate, has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Commu...
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Catholic Bishop To FG: Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity

Catholic Bishop To FG: Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity in the country.  In a statement on Saturday, the catholic archbishop said the call became necessary in order...
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Minister Unveils NCC’s Emergency Communication Centres In Enugu, Ogun

Minister Unveils NCC’s Emergency Communication Centres In Enugu, Ogun

The Emergency Communication Centres (NCC) established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in both Ogun and Enugu states have been commissioned by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.   The two N...
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NDDC: N2tri Debt Mainly From Emergency Projects

NDDC: N2tri Debt Mainly From Emergency Projects

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Monday attributed the N2 trillion debts owed vendors and contractors to projects executed in the region. The NDDC Director of Corporate Communications, Charles Odili, told Journalists that  the commission i...
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Jaguar Deploys 362 Cars For Emergency Service Workers

Jaguar Deploys 362 Cars For Emergency Service Workers

 Jaguar Land Rover has deployed more than 362 vehicles globally for the emergency service workers as part of measures to curtail coronavirus crisis.The British automaker claims that it has provided the vehicles to agencies like NH...
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Coronavirus: California Declares Emergency

Coronavirus: California Declares Emergency

California has declared a state of emergency after announcing its first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11. The 71-year-old man had underlying health conditions and had been on a cruise ship, said officials. Eleven...
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Senate To Buhari: Declare National Security Emergency

Senate To Buhari: Declare National Security Emergency

The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency declare a National Security Emergency to address the escalating challenges of insecurity faced by the country. The call was made moments before the upper chamber adjourned plenary...
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No going back on new minimum wage, says NLC

No going back on new minimum wage, says NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday called on  the Federal Government to reconstitute the tripartite committee to negotiate a new minimum wage in view of the current economic recession facing the country.   Speaking at 59th Annual General Meeting, NL...
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Lagos unveils helipad for medical emergencies

Lagos unveils helipad for medical emergencies

By Moses Ebosele –    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned the first state-owned Helipad for medical emergencies in Nigeria at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.   The Governor  also said the...
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‘River Niger may overflow’

‘River Niger may overflow’

The bank of River Niger will overflow any moment from now, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has a warned. Director General of the Agency, Muhammad Sani Sidi, who raised the alarm also advised settlements and communities along the River...
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