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Published on 00:10 GMT

Report: Nigeria, Mali Lead in DDoS Attacks across West Africa in Q3, Q4 2024

Emma Okonji Although distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on Nigeria dropped significantly in Q3 and Q4 of 2024, Nigeria and Mali still have the highest DDoS attacks across West Africa, according to the latest Threat Intelligence Report released by …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 01:29 GMT

Caritas Freetown Marks 10 Years of Laudato Si’ with Call to Environmental Action in Sierra Leone

He however pointed out ongoing challenges like rising sea levels, flooding, and loss of livelihoods that he said continue to affect the people of Freetown, especially the vulnerable. Fr. Konteh encouraged Sierra Leoneans to continue expressing love that …

Source: ACI Africa - Pending
Published on 11:42 GMT

Nigeria: Understanding economic imperatives of Lagos-Calabar costal highway

There is no gainsaying that infrastructure is key to national economic development. I have taken my time to do some research on this, and I discover that in other climes, in the developed nations in particular, whenever their economy is going through …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on 07:05 GMT

Ghanaians urged to promote self-built housing to reduce housing deficit

Professor George Owusu Professor George Owusu, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic (ISSER), University of Ghana, has highlighted the need for the Government to support self-built housing, which could help to reduce Ghana’s …

Source: Ghana Business News - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

IWMI partners ECOWAS, Sierra Leone to boost regional water security

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a global research-for-development organisation focused on solving water challenges in developing countries, has announced two major partnerships aimed at enhancing water security, climate resilience, and …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on May 28, 2025

Midterm Review: How Nigeria’s agriculture sector fared in two years of Tinubu’s leadership

When President Bola Tinubu assumed office as Nigeria’s new president in May 2023, he promised to enhance agricultural production and ensure food security. However, two years into his first term, Nigeria faces a hunger crisis more severe than when he came …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on 13:07 GMT

Classroom collapses on WASSCE candidates in Taraba during windstorm

Dozens of students writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening after a classroom block collapsed at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State …

Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Nigeria & Mali Lead West Africa in DDoS Attacks for Late 2024, Says NETSCOUT

West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NETSCOUT’s recently released Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024, which delves into trends and methodologies used in attacks …

Source: IT News Africa - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

WACA Builds Capacity for Flood and Erosion Resilience Underway

By: Kemo Kanyi The West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA) five-day training for stakeholders aimed at strengthening their capacity to understand and apply Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for urban resilience particularly in response to …

Source: The Voice Gambia - Indeterminate
Published on May 27, 2025

Nigeria and Mali lead West Africa in DDoS attacks in the second half of 2024, report reveals

Nigeria and Mali have emerged as the epicentres of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in West Africa for the second half of 2024, according to NETSCOUT’s latest Threat Intelligence Report, covering July to December 2024. The report highlights a …

Source: Technext - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

High airfares preclude a visit to Nigeria in December 2025

Social listening for Wednesday 28 May 2025 A. “Cannot visit Nigeria in December with London-Lagos @£10-000-£15000 for two weeks” I’m a Nigerian, yet even I can no longer afford to visit Nigeria in December (2025). I have just checked flights for December. …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Hilda Aku Asiedu: Ghana’s carbon credit pension proposal

In recent months, a controversial proposal has sparked heated debate across Ghana’s climate and governance stakeholders; the idea of using carbon credit revenues to fund pensions for retired Members of Parliament. Championed by Majority Leader Mahama …

Source: Joy FM - Indeterminate
Published on May 26, 2025

IWMI signs agreements with key partners in West Africa to advance regional water security

Last week, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) announced two strategic partnerships that will significantly enhance water security, climate resilience, and policy innovation across West Africa and the Sahel. IWMI signed a five-year …

Source: Smart Water Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on May 27, 2025

Climate resilience key to food security in Nigeria, others – Stakeholders

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have said promoting climate resilience is critical to ensuring food security across Nigeria and Africa as a whole, especially for smallholder farmers who are most vulnerable to climate disruptions. They also called …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Nigeria's 2024 flooding kills 1,231, displaces over 1.2 mln others

ABUJA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- At least 1,231 people were killed and more than 1.2 million others displaced due to the heavy flooding that ravaged many parts of Nigeria in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Tuesday. Zubaida Umar, …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 16:20 GMT

NOAA PREDICTS ABOVE-NORMAL STORM SEASON

Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to Nov. 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal …

Source: Keys Weekly - Florida - Center-left
Published on 14:08 GMT

Almost 2 billion people could see a change in rain patterns if the planet continues to warm" target="_self"…

Nearly 2 billion people could face wild disruptions in water availability if the planet continues to warm — and the change could be irreversible, new research suggests. Earth's average surface temperature is already about 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 …

Source: LiveScience - Neutral
Published on 12:51 GMT

WAEC: Students escape death as school building collapse in Taraba

Hundreds of secondary school students writing their final year West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening when strong winds and heavy rainfall caused the collapse of a classroom building at …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on 13:22 GMT

Students, corpers escape death as classrooms collapse during WAEC in Taraba

Hundreds of final year students and teachers, including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, narrowly escaped death on Wednesday after their classrooms collapsed during a heavy downpour at Government Secondary School, Namne, in Gassol local …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:16 GMT

Eight Die from Mountain Flood in China

(MENAFN) Eight locals who disappeared last week due to a mountain flood in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have been officially declared dead, according to reports from state media on Thursday, referencing information from regional …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

House Raising in Flood Zones: Process, Planning, and Long-Term Benefits

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In flood-prone communities throughout South Louisiana, house raising continues to be one of the most practical and protective strategies for minimizing property damage and preserving …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:11 GMT

AI in the Legal Industry: What Law Firms Actually Need in 2025

As AI floods the legal market, LegalRev offers clear, ethical, and strategic guidance for law firms navigating the new digital era. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence (AI) tools rapidly …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 12:23 GMT

Monsoon floods Indian towns

(MENAFN) India is experiencing widespread disruption as heavy monsoon rains arrived earlier than usual, causing severe flooding in several cities, including Mumbai. The sudden downpours have affected transportation, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 16:59 GMT

President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Requests for Major Disaster Declaration to Assist Missourians Impacted by ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2025 President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Requests for Major Disaster Declaration to Assist Missourians Impacted by March 14-15 and March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding Today, Governor Mike Kehoe …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Today is the Last Day To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the April 2-22 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA ...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in 16 counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-22. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Stronger than the Storm Co-Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Event for Families with Medically Complex Children

Free Event for Families Set for Saturday, May 31 at University of Miami MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, in partnership with the Global Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Data Foundation Hosts Virtual Event on Climate Performance Data Accessibility

Event examines pathways to trusted, investor-grade climate information WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Virtual webinar "Increasing Accessibility to Trusted Climate Performance Data" WHEN: …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 14:11 GMT

Trusted Midwest Roofing Company Opens New Location in Springfield

Shamrock Roofing and Construction is excited to announce that we are opening a location in Springfield, MO SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shamrock Roofing and Construction, a trusted name in quality roofing …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Emerges as Command Center in Tornado Aftermath

Ground-Zero Response Mobilized Within Hours to Support Displaced Families Across the Region SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 16, 2025, a devastating tornado struck St. Louis with a force not seen since …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Dejero Webinar on AI-Powered Emergency Communication Technology Scheduled for June 18

Crucial Webinar for California PSAPs and Emergency Response Leaders Ahead of NENA 2025 WATERLOO, ON, CANADA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterloo, Ontario, May 29, 2025 — Dejero, a leader in resilient connectivity solutions for critical …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pendleton County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Pendleton County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

Justin Graham Expands Paul Davis Restoration’s Reach with Acquisition of Greater Seattle Franchise

Second Team in Sales Volume in the Paul Davis Restoration Network Acquires Greater Seattle Territory SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin Graham, President of Paul Davis Restoration of Portland/Vancouver, …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

House Raising in Flood Zones: Process, Planning, and Long-Term Benefits

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In flood-prone communities throughout South Louisiana, house raising continues to be one of the most practical and protective strategies for minimizing property damage and preserving …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trigg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Trigg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Russell County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Russell County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 14:34 GMT

Vretta Supports Reforestation Initiatives in Canada through their Partnership with Evertreen

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Earth Day, Vretta partnered with Evertreen to support a reforestation initiative by planting 2,000 trees in Canada. This initiative complements Vretta’s existing sustainability …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

FEMA, SBA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors

LITTLE ROCK– The state of Arkansas, FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer face-to-face help at four additional sites this week for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 21:21 GMT

FEMA Inspecting Homes Affected by March and April Storms

LITTLE ROCK – After Arkansas residents apply for FEMA assistance, a home inspection may be necessary to verify damage from the March 14-15 or April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 21:21 GMT

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas

AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 28 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 06:42 GMT

Ai Driven IMPACT award for Mould investigations at 76 years young

Career-ending Lifetime award in 2012 and brought back to life in 2025 at 76 using Ai LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Charlton Honoured with Prestigious Industry Impact Award – A Lifetime of Achievement Reinvented …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

APA Members Gain Early Access to AI Zoning Assistant with Free Trial Offer

Free Trial + 50% Off ZoningTrilogy.com — Now Smarter, Faster, and Personal TORONTO, CANADA, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The planning industry’s only online zoning reference evolves again—this time with Rosetta Zone, our intuitive AI zoning …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

FEMA Offers Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. FEMA can provide …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Laurel County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Laurel County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pulaski County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Pulaski County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new Disaster …

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