Humanitarian Times
Nigeria Focus | Friday, October 30, 2026 01:12 | Jalingo
How Zubaida Umar is Driving NEMA’s Shift from Reaction to Preparedness
There is an unsettling rhythm to Nigeria’s rainy season. While downpours bring relief to farmers longing for a bountiful harvest, for millions living in vulnerable corridors across the country, storm clouds signal an immediate race against time. Within hours, heavy rains can turn arterial roads into raging rivers, submerge homes, paralyze commerce, and tragically claim …… Continue
nema.gov.ng | 24 Aug 2026
NEMA DG ACTIVATES NATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE FOR 2026 FLOOD RESPONSE
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has activated the Agency’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) to enhance the coordination, collation and processing of reliable data and information on the 2026 flood situation across the country, with a view to strengthening preparedness, planning and response efforts. Speaking during the …… Continue
nema.gov.ng | 05 Aug 2026
Humanitarian Times
Nigeria Focus | Friday, October 30, 2026 10:42 | Jalingo
NEMA and 2026 Flood Alerts: Towards Disaster Mitigation
For years, Nigeria’s flood season has followed an uncomfortable routine. Forecasts are released, vulnerable communities are identified, governments issue warnings and residents are urged to take precautions. Then the rains intensify, waterways overflow and the familiar cycle of displacement, damaged infrastructure and loss of livelihoods begins. The question confronting Nigeria today, therefore, is no longer …… Continue
nema.gov.ng | 06 Sep 2026
Providing mental health support to caregivers in Nigeria
In Borno state, northeast Nigeria, MSF are treating children suffering from acute malnutrition and providing mental health support to their caregivers…. Continue
www.msf.org | 25 Aug 2026
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