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A concerted effort by NEMA aims at bolstering inter-agency collaboration and enhancing the capacity of grassroots-level human resources. These endeavors will equip personnel and stakeholders with skills and knowledge for effective disaster management.
National Emergency Management Agency (Nigeria)
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Millet is being touted for its drought resilience and nutritional value but a sustained comeback depends on consumer acceptance
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Following the recent announcement by President Bola Tinubu declaring a state of emergency on food security, the Director General of NABDA has said that Nigeria is in the final year to release the new maize variety called TELA.
Nigerian Tribune
Young woman wearing a traditional scarf on her head attends a public event in Northern Mozambique
Research briefs
IRC research highlights that cash-based anticipatory action can help recover from, and build resilience to, climate disasters in fragile settings affected by both conflict and climate change.
International Rescue Committee
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Documents and publications
This research engages with experts in the field of flood risk management in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country where the threats and frequency of flooding has increased over the years.
Landscape of a aerial view of a pathway in the wood.
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Francis Onabe still remembers the event of 22 March, 2020 vividly. That day, bush fire set by a farmer escalated and spread to his farmland, destroying all his crops in Olum, his community in Nigeria’s southeastern Cross River State.
Fair Planet
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Documents and publications
This publication reports on the implementation of Save the Children's localisation policies in Nigeria, offering lessons learned.
Two women walking through the flooded streets of Lagos, Nigeria.
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Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems.
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