NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT At about 0945hrs on Saturday 16th May, 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was alerted of a building collapse at Gudu District of FCT.  Critical stakeholders including Federal Fire, FCT Fire, NSCDC, NPF, FRSC and Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were activated while a response team of NEMA from the Abuja Operations Office led by the Head of Operations Mr Zakari Abubakar  and operatives from AYA Emergency Response Bay (ERAB) were deployed to the scene for quick response and coordination.  A reinforcement team  from NEMA Headquarters led by the Director Search and Response (DSAR) Air Cdre Bature Usman was also on ground to provide necessary backup and supervision. At the time of this report, the operation is still ongoing. However, sixteen (16) casualties have so far been evacuated to Aso...

PROGRESSIVE POLICIES, PRIVATE SECTOR KEY TO FDI INFLOW- MINISTER. (PHOTO)


 Progressive policies, private sector key to FDI inflow-Minister


Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment says the review of the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy marks a milestone in government-private sector relations.


The Minister Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, stated this when the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, industry stakeholders, met with her alongside the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo during the just concluded Nigeria- Qatar investment Forum in Doha.


Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite who underscored the essence of private sector participation, and emphasized the need for policies that would allow foreign direct investment to continue to flow into the country without obstacles.


According to the minister, the meeting agreed that the implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy will pause for additional consultations with crucial stakeholders,


and a joint committee established to review the Expatriate Employment Levy policy and the initial rollout of the policy be deferred.


she said government’s openness to dialogue and its decisive action in response to feedback from the business community reflects its dedication to nurturing an attractive investment climate for both local and international stakeholders.


The organised private sector representatives and their associates pledged continued collaboration with the government to ensure policy alignment with Nigeria’s economic aspirations, reinforcing the nation’s position as a desirable investment hub.


The EEL, initiated by President Tinubu, was designed to encourage skills transfer and facilitate balanced economic and social development.

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