Nigeria. The near-term economic outlook is clouded by high inflation, mass unemployment and rampant instability. August 24, 2021. Falmata Bukar, 25, tells us how an intervention from Center for Integrated Development and Research (CIDAR) is making her feel more secure and helping her lead a life in dignity. From 3 September 2021, the Nigerian Communications Commission mandated for all telecommunication operators in Nigeria to stop extending services to Zamfara State for an initial 2 week period. Partners are working with government actors including the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and security agencies to pre-position relief materials and also provide protection for returnees. Continued insecurity also generated disruption of health and nutrition services and new population displacements. Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has given an insight into how cattle rustling snowballed into the current spate of kidnapping and banditry in the North West zone of the country. The playmaker’s compatriot and teammate at PSG, Angel Di Maria, was quoted saying the player’s current personal situation is not as idyllic as it looks. Partners established confidential spaces including service provision hubs to provide remote services through telephone helplines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Maiduguri, Pulka and Monguno (Borno State). Throughout 2020, the ETS provided internet connectivity services to more than 4,559 users from 115 organizations (15 United Nations agencies and 100 NGOs. Borno State government is planning to facilitate the return of up to 10,000 Nigerian refugees from Minawao region of Cameroon to Banki town, Bama LGA in early 2021. The ETS team embarked on missions to deep field locations â Damasak and Ngala â to resolve technical issues that require the physical presence of ETS technicians. As part of efforts to avert a major food crisis, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC) Mark Lowcock in mid-November approved $15 million for urgent food aid in the BAY states. Sometimes it so happens that they have a keen desire to purchase their favorite stuff but they are incapable to purchase due to a shortage of money. Progress is being made in close collaboration with all agencies and governments to ensure that vulnerable individuals are benefitting from all basic amenities. For instance, recommendations for addressing the country’s current security and political challenges — informed by a 2021 convening with religious and civic leaders from the National Peace Committee and the Inter-Faith Initiative for Peace — were published in leading Nigerian newspapers. Like the rest of the country, the BAY states witnessed an upsurge in COVID-19 infections, recording some 290 new cases in November and December. Between January and June, the United Nations and humanitarian partners have reached a total of 2.6 million people with humanitarian
assistance (around 34 percent of the people targeted) across 61 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States of
Insecurity has resulted in disruptions of nutrition services in places including Gubio, Magumeri, Mafa, and Mobbar LGAs in Borno State and in Geidam and Gujba LGAs in Yobe State. She always tried to accompany someone from the family or asked a friend to escort her. In October, Nigeria requested an extension of the Article 5 of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention deadline and presented the request at the 18th Meeting of State Parties in November, with support from the MASS. Throughout December, COVID-19-related restrictions on the movement of humanitarians have required staff from the Emergency Telecommunications sector (ETS) to work from home in order to curb the spread of the virus in north-east Nigeria. The power situation, however, did not improve, and the government, in response, moved for a reform of the power sector, starting with the formation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). The total number of severely malnourished children admitted up to September 2020 is approximately 70% of the annual target. I call for these innocent women and girls to be immediately released and for their safe return to their communities. Found inside – Page 68Till recently, the ban restricted citizens from 12 nations - Kyrgyzstan, Yemen, Iran, Libya, Syria, Nigeria, Myanmar, Eritrea, Somalia, Tanzania, ... Three states in Nigeria's conflict-prone Middle Belt—Plateau, Kaduna, and Adamawa—have established peace institutions in recent years. CURRENT SITUATION REPORT OF CHYMALL in 2021. admin. Found insideThe best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Prince Uche Secondus, PDP National Chairman. According to the WFP December 2020 Market Monitoring, the flow of food into markets, following harvest, has contributed to stability in the prices of a few food items (maize and local rice). Reduction of basic services and livelihoods are exacerbating the vulnerabilities of affected people, as shown with increased unemployment and loss of remittances. Life-saving emergency interventions remain the immediate priority. Found insideThe best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Nigeria has the second highest burden of stunted children in the world, with a national prevalence rate of 32 percent of children under five. And it was even worse when it was raining. List of organizations that are actively providing ReliefWeb with content. Overall, operation and maintenance ensured continued access to 399K people. In some situations, there has been an increase in the incidents of GBV; however, in north-east Nigeria, restrictions and lockdown measures have presented barriers for survivors who are seeking help and service provision. Minister of Finance Raised Alarm Over Current Food Situation in Nigeria The Federal Government has raised the alarm that the current food situation in Nigeria and the continent is unsustainable.-Advertisement- Access to water has greatly improved through scaling up motorization of water points, rehabilitating existing water stations and involving community members in managing their water sources. Community-based GBV prevention activities have also been limited due to physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. But Jacob said that the Nigerian president at the time was Goodluck Jonathan, a Christian. Conflict continued in Yobe State, including NSAG attacks and clashes with government forces along the LGAs of Geidam and Gujba, bordering Borno State. At least five fire incidents have been reported across camps in Monguno LGA in recent weeks directly affecting over 800 people. The sub-sector will continue monitoring informal IDP sites to mitigate and prevent evictions, while also responding to cases of threats of eviction and actual eviction through engagements with traditional/community and government stakeholders. Given that remote service provision has risks associated with guaranteeing safety and confidentiality, GBVIMS+/Primero facilitates ethical and confidential incident data management and security. Gombi LGA of Borno State had the highest departures (532 IND). Plunging crude prices starting in 2014 caused an economic squeeze. Data from SBM Intelligence shows that between Ja… Projects The GBV Sub-Sector conducted a test run of Smart RR - a mobile application which enables survivors, social workers and service providers to report and refer GBV incidents to relevant service providers and authorities, conducts service mapping, automatically updates the referral directory, and collects and analyses referral data. The power situation, however, did not improve, and the government, in response, moved for a reform of the power sector, starting with the formation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). 2:20 pm. The sector will also require resources to strengthen the existing surveillance system and monitor the nutrition situation. In Madinatu camp, Jere LGA of Borno State, some 11 households were evicted from the land they had been occupying for over two years by the land owner on the premise of wanting to put the land to personal use. The number of children with severe acute malnutrition admitted into the treatment programs increased by 30% in September compared to August, clearly indicating a seasonal period of high prevalence of malnutrition lasting longer than in previous years. An update of Cholera outbreak in Nigeria for Week 12. Emergency First Responder training was conducted for 92 National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel, including 22 women. However, as travel restrictions have eased, the team commenced the installation the hybrid solar power system in field locations in December. Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of oil, which accounts for more than 90% of foreign-exchange earnings. Despite access challenges, funding shortfall and unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic which forced up the number of people in need to 10.6 million from 7.9 million in January, the humanitarian community reached about 5 million people with multi-sectoral response across the BAY states this year. Provisional Quarantine Protocol for Travellers Arriving in Nigeria July 1, 2021 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR PHASED RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT May 11, 2021 One Year After: Nigeria’s COVID-19 Public Health Response FEBRUARY 2020 – JANUARY 2021 March 1, 2021 While most ETS staff worked remotely, three staff worked in the office at the Red Roof humanitarian hub in Maiduguri on a needs-based schedule. New waves of NSAG attacks and clashes with government forces along key supply routes however aggravated access challenges in northern Borno. while 30 new and 234 rehabilitated handpumps and 54 new solar and motorized boreholes including 86 repairs on water systems benefitted 339k individuals. The Sector will continue to advocate for voluntary, safe, principled and sustainable returns and durable solutions, and coordinate data collection, including by finalising its harmonised protection monitoring tool. The March, 2021 CH analysis covered sixteen (16) northern states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using the CH Version 2.0 approach. Polemic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Didactics - Politics, Political Education, grade: 1, , course: Military Science, language: English, abstract: The current insecurity and killing of Nigerians within Nigeria is unacceptable. Highlights. A new look for West Africa's largest energy exhibition & conference. A weakening economy, rising insecurity and violent conflicts threaten progress made in its democratic development. While efforts were made to address the pressing shelter and NFI needs of the most vulnerable populations across the BAY states, challenges and gaps remain to be addressed. There is a continued need for the storage of essential humanitarian items, both food and non-food items, in deep field locations. Unemployment Rate in Nigeria averaged 13.55 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020 and a record low of 5.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010. Timeline January. Mine Action activities are also lower priority for the reduced UN Humanitarian Air Service to deep field locations. However, overall prices of key staples remained generally above their values as of December 2019, mainly due to the impact of high transport costs, flooding and the significant weakness of the Naira. Monguno, Kukawa and Nangere LGAs have been supported with local governance restoration activities. This enhanced access to GBV case management and psychosocial support services for survivors and other vulnerable individuals. There is no word to describe how I feel after my visit to Zabarmari communities yesterday. Lionel Messi is reportedly finding it hard to settle in Paris as he's yet to move into a new home with his family. More reports of COVID-19 positive cases were also \reported in the north-east. According to the World Bank (cited in Trading Economics, 2021), the GDP of Nigeria was worth around $448.10 billion in 2019. Key recommendations include, the need to: intensify advocacy on IDPs and returneesâ rights to HLP restitution; raise awareness on the Kampala Convention; collaborate with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and other CSOs to step up awareness on HLP needs of IDPs and returnees; and for the NBA to engage with Ministry of Justice to develop priorities and guide justice sector reforms related to IDPs. Over 100 civilians were killed over these two months and dozens more feared abducted, including an aid worker who is still missing. This continues to raise shelter and NFI needs across various locations. Jan 1. In Beneath the Tamarind Tree, Isha Sesay tells this story as no one else can. Originally from Sierra Leone, Sesay led CNN’s Africa reporting for more than a decade, and she was on the front lines when this story broke. ... “Nigeria’s ban on Twitter fails to appreciate its current economic situation,” says Odoemenam. Farmers and villagers I have met have retold accounts of unspeakable cruelty. The WASH sector has merged COVID-19 awareness campaigns with the regular hygiene promotion awareness messaging, with further discussions on how to ensure the involvement of water, sanitation and other committees to support awareness for children, women and men. 2:20 pm. Some of the most brutal and direct attacks targeting civilian populations were recorded in November and December, including against internally displaced persons (IDPs) and aid workers or humanitarian assets. The writer on a stressful commute in Nigeria’s largest city on a day of downpours in 2007. In November 2020, 41 incidents with explosive hazards were recorded, and 36 people were injured and killed predominantly by landmines of an improvised nature. In 2020, USIP officially established a country office in Abuja. To provide strategic direction and guidance to the work of the CPSS and facilitate timely and effective decision-making, national and international NGO representatives elected and endorsed the new composition of the CPSS Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). Emergency shelter kits commonly consist of light closure materials that are designed to provide temporary and immediate shelter solutions. However, the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) sector and its partners have continued to ensure a close follow up on the ongoing emergency with advocacy and interventions to bridge the gap of needs of the displaced population. As a result of this, many partners are afraid thinking that the business has collapsed. In this thoroughly updated edition, John Campbell explores Nigeria’s post-colonial history and presents a nuanced explanation of the events and conditions that have carried this complex, dynamic, and very troubled giant to the edge. Aid organisations commenced repair works on over 500 shelters damaged by unknown persons in the Banki camp extension areas where some of the returnees may be hosted. Some 3,932 HH were assisted with NFI kits, which are necessary for daily use in their shelters across Borno and Adamawa states and contributed to improving the dignity of affected people. 30 April 2021. Found inside – Page 117Among the current challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media can improve ... uses social media platforms during the lockdown in Oyo State, Nigeria. To promote the prevention of acute malnutrition, Nutrition Sector partners provided infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counselling to 77,029 caregivers and 18,799 pregnant women at health facilities. Staff have received appropriate training on adapting new guidelines and guidance notes to service provision. This timely model offers localized approaches to the roots of violence and is relevant to nations worldwide. The Humanitarian Coordinator has called for the international community to follow and step up support, Nigeria is now facing a second wave of COVID-19 infections. By exploring more nuanced understandings of peace, how these vary between and across communities, and finding which indicators of peace are most valued, peace might be better pursued. The UN Central Emergency Fund has allocated $15 million for urgent food aid. The Humanitarian Coordinator has called for the international community to follow and step up support Nigeria is now facing a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Borno, Adamawa, Yobe states have recorded new cases. The lack of reliable warehouses in Borno State has increased the needs of temporary storage units and the Logistics sector continues to loan Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) to humanitarian partners in Maiduguri and field locations. As of December 2020, 40 per cent of children and caregivers out of the total targeted population were reached with child protection services. UNICEF promised to finalize the process in January with selection of implementing partners. Partners managed to resume truck deliveries to Damasak in late December, through the OCHA-led civil-military coordination (CMCOORD) mechanisms and the scale up of cash and voucher (CVA) programming is being explored as viable alternative. The humanitarian community continues to advocate for principled and multi-stakeholder approach to civilian relocations across the region. Found inside – Page 3Current Global Trend on Corporate Governance: Challenges, Opportunities and Issues Copyright © Ezeifekwuaba Tochukwu Benedict, Nigeria, 2021 All rights ... Nigeria Economic Outlook. Borno State government is planning to facilitate the return of up to 10,000 Nigerian refugees from Minawao region of Cameroon to Banki town, Bama LGA in early 2021. The Nigeria based International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of … Many of the areas listed for IDP relocation are still inaccessible to aid agencies due to ongoing insecurity. Relocation and resettlement plans also require efforts to train Nigerian institutions in the management of mine action in areas yet inaccessible to humanitarians. The working group is regularly invited by state and national policymakers to provide recommendations on a range of issues, from inclusive governance and electoral violence to communal conflicts between pastoralists and farming communities. The WASH sector also celebrated World Toilet day under the theme âSustainable Sanitation and Climate Changeâ. Several community schools were set on fire in similar attacks in Hawul and Gombi LGAs of Borno and Adamawa states on Christmas Eve. such as MMC, Damboa, Mobbar (Damasak) and Ngala LGAs in Borno State. Linkedin. Measures to ensure success in these exercises include bi-weekly meetings with the on-site committees, sensitizations, campaign awareness and FGDs with the local leaders and religious leaders of the camps. An award-winning professor of economics at MIT and a Harvard University political scientist and economist evaluate the reasons that some nations are poor while others succeed, outlining provocative perspectives that support theories about ... USIP has a variety of newsletters and announcements with the latest analysis, publications and events. Norwegian Refugee Council's Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) unit provided HLP legal assistance services to 575 IDP returnees on the recovery or replacement of lost documentation in Damboa and Gwoza LGAs of Borno State. 1 January – 1,074 cases and 5 deaths reported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases and deaths to 88,587 and 1,294, respectively. On a mission to Nigeria in November, UN Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) Amina Mohammed visited Banki town and emphasized the need to scale up humanitarian assistance and protection of civilians, particularly women and children. The number of severely acutely malnourished children admitted into the nutrition treatment programme continues to be high compared to September 2019. Borno State government is planning to facilitate the return of up to 10,000 Nigerian refugees from Minawao region of Cameroon to Banki town, Bama LGA in early 2021. The reduced presence of humanitarian personnel, especially in some of the deep field locations, has strained available services and limited access to GBV service provision. 9 from No. Following the onset of the harmattan season and increased risks of fire outbreaks, partners intensified awareness and risk mitigation campaigns across vulnerable camps and host communities in the BAY states. On the 3rd of September 2021, 444 new confirmed cases and 7 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. The major cause of mortality is attributed to caregivers seeking health and nutrition treatment only when their children are presenting advanced poor nutritional status and medical complications. The delay in seeking treatment is often due to use of traditional herbal concoctions and the lack of nutrition services in areas affected by insecurity. A three-day training for ACTED Camp Coordination and Camp Management/Shelter staff aimed to strengthen mainstream HLP rights, to ensure the sustainability of interventions with an emphasis on services provided in informal camps. Open training opportunities in the humanitarian field. Nigeria Unemployment Rate. ReliefWeb Labs projects explore new and emerging opportunities to improve information delivery to humanitarians. ... the situation that has been abandoned for many years will certainly change. Background Information 5.2. eCollection 2021 Mar. In December, population movements across the LGAs continued to pose major challenges to the humanitarian response. These are avenues through which communities are engaged on GBV awareness and avenues for seeking help for survivors. Recent work includes: Since 2016, this working group has fostered relationships between citizens, policymakers and national and international figures to ensure that a diverse array of voices impact decision-making processes. Ripples Nigeria The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Peter Obi, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take drastic actions to tame the escalating insecurity in the country. Partners also set up designated areas (temporary confinement spaces or rooms) with dignity for beneficiaries showing signs or symptoms of COVID-19 while health teams are contacted. The occupation brings her some revenue to support her family. In Nigeria, from 3 January 2020 to 5:41pm CEST, 21 September 2021, there have been 202,191 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 2,661 deaths, reported to WHO. Projects from 20 partners (12 national NGOs, 6 international NGOs and 2 UN agencies) were approved on the project module with financial requirements of USD 20M for 2021. Take-profit.org provides data on the percentage of employed people in the Nigerian labour market. In order to increase access to energy for cooking, 2,000 Naira per household for cooking fuel will be added to the monthly transfer value for food assistance for partners implementing through Cash and Voucher Assistance modality. CCCM will continue to boost operations in camps and camp-like settings through community engagement, FGDs, capacity building, sanitation, committee trainings, camp-level coordination meetings, advocacy and campaign awareness against poor hygiene, fire outbreaks etc. Protection partners also conducted a joint rapid assessment at Muna El Badawee camp in Jere LGA of Borno, where there was an influx of new arrivals following attacks in neighbouring locations. To prevent micronutrient deficiencies among children from six to 23 months, Sector partners reached 42,106 children with micronutrient supplementation powders (MNP). It will also be a priority to maintain the rigorous community mobilization and sensitization of the decongestion process to gauge perceptions, understand fears and expectations and build a sense of ownership among the communities. 15. Through USIP’s ongoing Justice and Security Dialogue project, citizens at the local level collectively identify security challenges and organize dialogues that bring together internally displaced communities and police in Northeast Nigeria to develop practical and concrete solutions to address security concerns, build trust and foster accountability. UPDATE: In light of the current situation, we have decided to postpone the 2020 edition of Nigeria Energy.We look forward to welcoming you to the show in 2021.