Humanitarian Times
Nigeria Focus | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 16:23 | Jalingo
NEMA DG ZUBAIDA UMAR HONOURED WITH RESPONSIVE HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has been honoured with the Responsive Humanitarian Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to emergency and disaster management in Nigeria. Mrs. Zubaida Umar received the prestigious recognition from Blueprint Newspapers alongside other eminent personalities, including State Governors, the …… Continue
nema.gov.ng | 18 Aug 2026
NEMA Provides Humanitarian Support to Rainstorm Victims in Osun State
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibadan Operations Office, has distributed relief materials to households affected by the recent rainstorm disaster in Ayedire, Iwo and Olaoluwa Federal Constituency of Osun State. The intervention, carried out on 24th July 2026, followed the approval of relief assistance for affected communities and was aimed at alleviating hardship and …… Continue
nema.gov.ng | 25 Jul 2026
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
Humanitarian Times
Nigeria Focus | Saturday, October 31, 2026 13:44 | Jalingo
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
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
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