Health
NGOs train first responders to curb emergency deaths
By Aderogba George Three Non-Governmental Organisations on Tuesday in Abuja organised a training for desk officers from various organisations, including the National Youth Service…
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General News
Lagos unveils digital platform to boost emergency response
By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos State Government on Monday unveiled a technology-driven platform, the Lagos Emergency Responders Management System (LERMS), to enhance emergency response…
Health
Poor telecoms undermining emergency response in Nigeria — NEMSAS
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) says poor telecommunications connectivity remains a major challenge, limiting effective emergency response…
Health
FG partners Airbus, moves to procure emergency helicopters
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with a European aerospace firm, Airbus, to procure emergency care helicopters for Nigeria’s proposed National…
Health
FG strengthens emergency care nationwide, seeks improved access
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has expanded emergency medical systems nationwide through the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS).…
General News
Lagos targets 5-minute emergency response time
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Command and Control Centre says it has strengthened coordination among first responders to achieve rapid response to incidents…
Politics
Electoral Act: Senate to hold emergency sitting, Tuesday
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Feb. 9, 2026 (NAN) The Senate will reconvene for an emergency plenary sitting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 12:00 in…
Metro
FEMD, centre partner on emergency preparedness, resilience in FCT
By Angela Atabo FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has partnered with RCL Safety Centre to strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience in the Federal Capital…
Metro
Disaster: FCT emergency department urges residents to join safety programmes
By Philomina Attah The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has urged FCT residents to engage actively in its safety programmes to reduce…
General News
Tinubu lifts state of emergency in Rivers
STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS…