—Says additional funding possible after assessment of flood threats nationwide By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— IN what appears to be a proactive measure, the National Economic Council, NEC, on Thursday approved the release of over N83.2 billion for flood preparedness and climate disaster mitigation across the country. The ₦83.2 billion was half the N166.4 billion intervention […]

* Assures Nigerians of possible release of additional funds after assessment of flood threats nationwide

—Says additional funding possible after assessment of flood threats nationwide By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— IN what appears to be a proactive measure, the National Economic…

The National Economic Council has approved N83.21bn for an anti-flood task force to mitigate climate disasters, slashing the initial budget by 50%.

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved ₦83.2 billion as part of the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) intervention…