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Nigeria Unveils National Contingency Plan to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

By ZLK Media Consult The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) today launched the National Contingency Plan for Nigeria (2023-2025), marking a significant step towards enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities across the country. The plan, developed in collaboration with UNICEF and various stakeholders, outlines a comprehensive framework for managing emergencies arising from natural disasters, public […]

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Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over 17 hostages

Fourteen Israeli hostages, including nine children, have been released by Hamas.Among those freed is four-year-old Abigail Idan, who has dual Israeli and US nationality.Three foreign nationals have also been handed over to the Red Cross.In exchange, Israel has released 39 Palestinians prisoners, its prison service says.Hamas says it is seeking to extend the current four-day […]

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Abuja pastor, Oladele Jegede, devout women seek ‘National Thanksgiving Day’ in Nigeria

In an effort to foster national unity and gratitude, prominent Abuja pastor, Oladele Jegede, along with an assembly of devout women, has urged President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to institute an annual National Thanksgiving Day in Nigeria, modelled on the American tradition. The proponents of the initiative argue that Nigeria, having survived […]

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Overloaded truck crashes in Nigeria, killing 25

Twenty-five people have died in Nigeria’s Niger state after the truck they were travelling in lost control and crashed on a busy expressway. The truck, which was headed to the economic hub of Lagos from Sokoto state, was speeding and overloaded with passengers and cargo, the federal road safety agency said on Wednesday. Some of […]

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Young Nigerians Receive Intellectual Property Training to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship

In a significant step towards fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria, fifty young Nigerians serving under the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been selected for training in Intellectual Property (IP). This initiative, known as IP SALAYE, aims to empower young entrepreneurs with the knowledge and […]

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ECOWAS Parliament Opens Second Ordinary Session, Focus on Budget, Democracy, and Security

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has convened its Second Ordinary Session for the year 2023, with a focus on the 2024 Consolidated Community Budget, the state of regional democracy, and the radical shift in regional peace and security. In his opening remarks, ECOWAS Parliament Speaker Sidie Tunis highlighted the importance of […]

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Nigeria’s Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Network to Boost Trade and Economic Growth

The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has pledged to expedite the completion and full operation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail network, emphasizing its potential to transform Nigeria’s infrastructure, economy, and national cohesion. Upon completion, the 1,657km rail line, traversing 13 states, promises to unleash a wave of benefits for communities along its route. It will […]

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