The Federal Government of Nigeria has completed arrangements to establish 112 as the country's sole, unified national emergency number, applicable across all levels of government and response agencies.

This initiative, revealed on July 9, 2026, is part of a structural reform by the National Economic Council (NEC) aimed at eliminating delays caused by bureaucratic obstacles and a disjointed system of multiple agency hotlines.

The 112 toll-free line will act as a single point of contact for all significant emergencies, including fires, crimes, medical crises, floods, and natural disasters.

The implementation of this rollout is overseen by a multi-agency committee co-chaired by the Office of the Vice President and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Currently, the NCC has establishe ...