Download logoThe Ekiti Operations Office in collaboration with the Ondo SEMA carried out an assessment of ocean surge disaster which occured in Aiyetoro community, Ilaje Local Government in Ondo State today 22nd April 2023. It was discovered that the disaster occured as a result of the increased volume and tidal effects of the Atlantic Ocean which rised due to heavy rainfall. … [Read more...] about National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Ekiti Operations Office carried out Assessment of Ocean Surge Disaster in Aiyetoro Community, Ilaje Local Government, Ondo State
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Update on Situation of Nigerian Citizens in Sudan
Download logoThe attention of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is drawn to the widespread public concern on the situation in Sudan especially in regards to the ongoing conflict and the safety as well as well-being of stranded Nigerian citizens including hundreds of students in various universities of the country. It has become necessary to inform the public that … [Read more...] about Update on Situation of Nigerian Citizens in Sudan
Kenya needs to grow more food: a focus on how to irrigate its vast dry areas is key
More than 80% of Kenya’s land mass is made up of arid and semi-arid areas. So, if Kenya is to increase its agricultural production, which currently accounts for 22.4% of GDP, it must turn to irrigation-based farming in the arid and semi-arid areas. Agricultural engineer Bancy M. Mati explains how the east African nation can go about this. What’s the state of Kenya’s irrigation … [Read more...] about Kenya needs to grow more food: a focus on how to irrigate its vast dry areas is key
South Africa: Committee on Human Settlements Concludes its Week-Long Oversight Visits to Housing Projects in Western and Eastern Cape
Download logoThe Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements concluded its week-long oversight visit to the selected housing projects that included blocked and new projects yesterday in the Eastern Cape in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The committee engaged the national and provincial officials of the Department of Human Settlements on each of the projects on … [Read more...] about South Africa: Committee on Human Settlements Concludes its Week-Long Oversight Visits to Housing Projects in Western and Eastern Cape
President Ruto: Government to Double University Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Funds
President William Ruto has announced plans to double funds allocated to tertiary institutions. He said the move will help the institutions improve quality of education. “From May, we are going to have a new and comprehensive funding mechanism,” he announced. He made the remarks on Saturday in Laare, Meru County, during the launch of the tarmacking of the … [Read more...] about President Ruto: Government to Double University Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Funds
