Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has restated that the Ministry of Petroleum Resources was at the forefront of steering Nigeria towards a prosperous and sustainable energy future. The Minister said this in his keynote address at the 23rd edition of the NOG (Nigerian Oil and Gas) Energy Week and Exhibition in Abuja on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2024. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa, the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Minister added that the Ministry’s mandate involves not only formulating policies and supervising their implementation in the…
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By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered 1009 Metric tonnes of assorted grains to the Federal Capital Administration from the 42,000 Metric tonnes approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for distribution to vulnerable Nigerians across the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory. NEMA’s Director General, Mrs Zubaida Umar who presented the grains to Minister of State for FCT, Dr Mariam Mahmud said the items should be shared equally to all the Area Councils in the FCT. She said: “Based on directives of the President, 20% of the food items due for each Area council should be…
By Miriam Humbe The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella has advocated for more stakeholders’ engagement and collaboration for the success of the energy sector in Nigeria. He made the call in his closing remarks at the 2024 NOG Energy Week Strategic Conference held on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024, in Abuja. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa, the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources revealed this in a statement. The Permanent Secretary said these collaborations were essential for driving innovation, addressing challenges, and achieving the country’s energy objectives. Ella said: “We must continue to…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday welcomed the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. This was part of the ongoing collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and NAFDAC in the shared commitment to ensuring public safety and health. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Adeyeye, expressed her gratitude for the IGP’s proactive stance in policing the country. While…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) are set to partner on climate action initiatives. This is including setting up an experimental farm and weather station. Both organizations will also explore partnership opportunities in other mutually beneficial areas. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike disclosed this at a meeting with the Acting Vice Chancellor of COOU, Prof. Kate Omenugha on Wednesday. “I commend Prof. Omenugha for birthing the vision for the university to embark on a tree planting campaign. “There is a lot that NiMet and COOU…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and Standard Chartered Bank of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on ways to tackle the menace of financial fraud risk in the country. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The MoU was signed on Wednesday at the Commission’s Headquarters when some management staff of Standard Chartered Bank ably led by its Executive Director, Compliance and Risk Management, Mr. Siji Adeyinka paid a courtesy call to the ICPC. The ICPC Chairman, Dr.…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen its fight against corruption through collaboration with the Chinese Police. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. This strategic partnership which aimed to leverage advanced technologies and expertise to combat various forms of corruption that plague both nations took place at the boardroom of the ICPC when the Representative of the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Hou Wen Yu, the Counsellor Police Attache paid a…
The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses a trending video depicting a group of persons suspected to be armed terrorists carrying assault rifles and other dangerous weapons with a commentary in Hausa language claiming they were migrating from Benin Republic to Nigeria, which has recently gained significant attention in the news and caused widespread concern. After thorough and detailed video graphic analysis conducted by the NPF Cybercrime Centre, it has been confirmed that the video in question was originally created and circulated on 28th May, 2018. Our findings reveal that the video was recently reposted with a misleading narrative and deliberate…
Permanent Secretary, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, signing the agreement documents while Head, Legal Services Department in the Ministry, Mrs. Kate Olusuyi and Chairman, FOSSREA, Mr. Aliyu Hydar Mijinyawa watched on in Abuja By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources has signed an Agreement on the development of hydrogen with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA). At the signing of agreement ceremony in Abuja, the Chairman, FOSSREA, Mr. Aliu Hydar Mijinyawa said that Hydrogen was a key fuel of the future that would be used, not only in Nigeria but globally. Oluwakemi…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has assured that the Office is on course to digitise its records to promote efficiency in service delivery in line with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP 2021-2025). Senator Akume made the disclosure at a five-day Workshop on Records Management and Automated Work Process (Paperless) Office for Directors in the OSGF in Abuja. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The SGF was represented at the workshop by the Permanent Secretary,…
***Assailant Arraigned in Court, Remanded, Matter Adjourned for Hearing The Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned about the recent reprehensible and grievous assault on a police officer in Lagos State on Saturday 22nd June, 2024 at Chevron Roundabout, Lekki, Lagos State. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed dismay over this incident. The assailant, 47-year-old Oluwaseun Jacobs, a cobbler based in Ajah, has been apprehended, already been arraigned in Court on a three-count charge including assault occasioning bodily harm, and conduct likely to cause breech of peace. The case has been adjourned to July 8, 2024 for…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Save The Children (a non-governmental organisation), to enhance the provision of Early Warning for vulnerable communities in Nigeria. The signing took place at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike said that the partnership would enable NiMet and Save the Children to collaborate on disaster risk reduction projects. Professor Anosike revealed that NiMet was already doing risk assessment mapping, and that both organizations could use the vulnerability map to strengthen what they do. Professor Anosike said that NiMet…