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- 15 Oct 2021
Strategic Plan for National Security, the Military & Emergency Management via Satellite (2 of 3)
By Andrew Aroh Satellite technology plays a pivotal role in National security as well as emergency management and will play an even greater role tomorrow Many satellite companies are trying to…
- 20 Nov 2019
Nigeria in Dire Need for National Agency on Information Management - IIM Africa
The human race is living in an exciting time with data and technology at the heart of many major transformational initiatives and policies, in both public and private organizations. However, to…
- 9 Aug 2014
FG Declares National Emergency over Ebola
Nigeria’s war on Ebola moved a notch higher yesterday as President Goodluck Jonathan proclaimed a national emergency to control and contain the spread of the …
- 2 Mar 2009
Disaster Management: Emergency Communications Centres to the Rescue
Federal executive council recently approved the release of N2.4bilion for the commencement of Emergency Communications centre project across the country, setting the pace for full take off of the…
- 30 Jul 2021
NEMA Seeks NITDA’s Collaboration on Disaster Risk Mitigation
In its commitment toward mitigating disaster risk in Nigeria, the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA is seeking for support and stronger collaboration with National Information Technology…
- 9 Jul 2026
NCC Advances Nationwide Rollout of 112 Emergency Number After NEC Approval
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is intensifying efforts to implement Nigeria's planned 112 national emergency number following its approval by the National Economic Council (NEC).…
- 8 Dec 2019
Double Honours, as NCC, Danbatta Win Security & Emergency Management Awards
It was double honours for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday as the Commission and its Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, won two separate awards. While…
- 14 Oct 2022
ALeP Beckons FG, NEMA, Soludo to Help Awba-Ofemili Flood Victims
The Federal Government (FG) has been beckoned upon through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Anambra State government led by Prof. Chukwuma Soludo to urgently assist flood…
- 15 Sept 2010
Stakeholders Brainstorm on National Digital Security Emergency
i Stakeholders in the Security space recently met at an ICT Stakeholders Summit on National Digital Security Emergency to brainstorm on the need for the ICT industry to respond to the present…
- 17 Aug 2010
Stakeholders to Hold National Security Emergency Summit
Technology Development Company Limited, an ICT-based security technology provider in strategic partnership with Gamnet Solutions Limited, an events management company is collaborating with the…
- 30 Nov 2022
NITDA Emerges Best in Social Media Management @ Spokesperson's Communication Award
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was recently honoured with an Award and Certificate of Excellence at the Spokesperson Communication Award 2022. According to the Image…
- 10 May 2010
Emergence Communications Centres 5 Years After
Nigeria has poor record of disaster management in spite of the existence of various agencies whose primary responsibility is to effectively respond to disaster whenever and wherever it happens, with…
- 8 Oct 2021
SATCON and National Security: A New Strategic Partnership is Required in Nigeria (1 of 3)
By Andrew Aroh Nigeria is preparing to cope with a wide range of threats by terrorists, as well as manmade or natural disasters. Now, more that ever Satellite technology is an important element in…
- 15 Mar 2024
Tinubu Appoints Zubaida Umar NEMA DG
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Mrs. Umar is the first woman to be appointed as…
- 3 Feb 2016
Bristow Helicopter Crashes into Lagos Lagoon
A Bristow Helicopter has crashed into sea in Lagos, according to National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, South-west spokesperson for NEMA, said, "An Helicopter…
- 1 Jul 2021
Rainfall: NEMA Says Plane Crashes, Collapse of Bridges Likely
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday, said the country may witness plane crashes and erosion of roads and bridges following the onset of rainfall. NEMA said this is due to the…
- 29 Jan 2013
Hydrological Agency Ready to Provide Data to Forestall Floods
Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NHSA) has reiterated its full commitment to take preemptive measures to forestall the devastation that could occur due to the release of dams from…
- 16 Jun 2019
NCC to Launch Communications Centres to Respond to Emergencies
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it would soon launch an undisclosed number of Emergency Communications Centres across the country to enable Nigerians access to help in emergencies.…
- 30 Mar 2017
LASEMA Upgrading Control Centre, Intensifies Surveillance
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that it will extend its surveillance to include responding to emergency incidences on Lagos Waterways alongside other relevant…
- 25 Mar 2025
FG Plans to Link Social Register to NIN for Humanitarian Crisis
Federal government has disclosed that efforts are ongoing to link the National Social Register (NSR) to the National Identity Numbers (NIN). Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, minister of Humanitarian Affairs…
- 24 Nov 2025
Subair named board chair of the year, as LIRS emerges top revenue agency
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has once again demonstrated excellence and sector leadership as it received major recognitions at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held at the Lagos…
- 23 Feb 2009
Nigeria Acquires Space Technology for Disaster Management
Nigeria has acquired and deployed Space Technology as part of efforts towards facilitating Disaster Management in the country. According to Mohammed Audu-Bida (Rtd), the director general of National…
- 17 Feb 2017
Technology Times Outlook 2017 To X-ray National ID Potentials
Technology experts are set to beam their searchlights on the impact of the national identity card management to national security and economy at the Technology Times Outlook 2017 business summit…
- 3 Feb 2021
Danbatta Harps on Role of NCC’s Emergency Communication Centers in Promoting Public Safety
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the activation of Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) across the country by the Nigerian…
- 3 Feb 2021
NCC Says ECCs will Enhance Public Safety
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has disclosed that the activation of its Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) across the country will enhance public safety. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta,…
- 24 Oct 2021
National Security via Satellite: (3 of 3; Concluding)
By Andrew Aroh Satellite communications can play an important role in national security. The role of this technology is better understood today on the front lines in particular where the following…
- 15 Nov 2016
Shittu, Onu for IIM’s Information Management Summit, Induction
Institute of Information Management (IIM) has announced plans to host a national summit on Information Management with the theme “Information Management For Change: Roles And Responsibilities Of Key…
- 13 Sept 2020
NCC Emergency Communications Centres Process 1,500 COVID-19-related Calls – Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman/ceo of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has disclosed that over 1,500 COVID-19-related calls were received and processed through the…
- 22 Apr 2021
Emergency Response Bill Scales 2nd Reading At Nigerian Senate
Nigerians will soon heave a big sigh of relief on security challenges plaguing the country as Bill seeking to establish efficient and effective emergency response system have scaled second reading at…
- 4 Sept 2022
NITDA to prioritise stakeholders’ needs in programmes, projects
The Management of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) annual Retreat held in Lagos, has resolved to consistently focus on prioritizing the needs of their stakeholders in…