***Entrepreneurs’ll Shake Up The Nation By Miriam Humbe The Dangote Cement Plc has trained and graduated 46 Solar Energy installers and entrepreneurs. This is in further consolidating on its role as a driver of socio-economic empowerment and sustainable development in Nigeria. Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, Azad Nawabuddin, said the new graduands were ready to “shakeup the nation” in the renewable energy sector of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, which took place at the Dangote Academy, Obajana, Engr. Azad said the Group President, Aliko Dangote, was passionate about youth empowerment as it supports government’s effort in the…
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By Miriam Humbe A wave of jubilation swept through Gboko, Benue State, on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc and six host communities signed a historic Community Development Agreement (CDA). The landmark accord, which commits Dangote Cement to multimillion-naira development initiatives, was celebrated as a transformative milestone, with the communities pledging to uphold a peaceful coexistence. His Royal Highness, Ter Gboko, Gabriel Shosum, hailed the pact as the dawn of a new era, affirming that the communities’ longstanding aspirations had been realized. The monarch extended gratitude to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, for addressing the needs of the…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday, made a significant stride in disaster preparedness and response when it launched the Nigerian Hazard Countrywide Risk Analysis 2024. Held at the Fraser Suites, Abuja, the evainent, a landmark in the nation’s emergency management strategy, was graced by prominent stakeholders and dignitaries. In a keynote address, the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, who was the Special Guest of Honour lauded NEMA, UNICEF, and key stakeholders for their collaboration in producing a comprehensive risk analysis document. VP Shettima said: “This initiative marks a critical step towards ensuring preparedness and…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has applauded the Kwara State Government over its sanctions on a school teacher, Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, who recently assaulted a female Corps Member, serving at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, the State Capital. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Ag. Director, Information & Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Brigadier General Ahmed commended the investigative panel set up by the State Government for its objectivity and fairness in line with the public service rules. He said the Scheme would not condone…
***Mandates Continuous Training On Policing Ethics, Professional Conduct By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun recently issued a directive for the implementation of regular and continuous reorientation courses dedicated to enhancing administrative skills within personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. With a firm dedication to revitalizing the Force and aligning it with contemporary global standards, the IGP emphasized the significance of ongoing training and skills development for police officers during the Passing out Parade of SPU personnel at the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened its partnership with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to combat the problem of petroleum smuggling in the country. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known at an event on Tuesday, at the Custom’s Abuja headquarters. The CG was represented at the meeting by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Enforcement, Inspection, and Investigation, Timi Bomodi. Bomodi said that the meeting aimed to address the illegal exportation of petroleum products from Nigeria. The partnership was aimed…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria Customs Area Controller of Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, Comptroller Tenny Daniyan on Wednesday said the new customs trading platform B’Odogwu has recorded success since it was rolled out in the area as it’s pilot stage with increased revenue. CSC Muhammad Yakubu, the Customs Public Relations Officer, PTML Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Daniyan told a news conference that the Command’s revenue has increased with the collection of N44.9b in November 2024 which is the highest monthly collection ever made by the command. Daniyan said in addition to over 5 banks…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) categorically refutes a story entitled “FG not investigating Air Peace – FCCPC” making the rounds on some media platforms, particularly online, which has been falsely attributed to the Commission. The referenced story, which seems syndicated and sponsored, did not emanate from the FCCPC, and we advise the public to disregard it in its entirety. The FCCPC stands firmly by its official release dated December 1, 2024, which announced inquiries into widespread consumer complaints in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. As stated, Air Peace is one of the entities being engaged to…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Members have been warned not to endanger themselves by embarking on dangerous adventures like night journeys and other improper lifestyles that can expose them to danger. Caroline Embu, the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the NYSC disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this while addressing Corps Members at NYSC Edo and Delta State Orientation Camps. He said Management placed high priority on the welfare and security of all Corps Members, therefore no Corps Member should expose himself to danger.…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government is to establish an industrial revolution work group aimed at revitalizing the manufacturing sector, creating more jobs, and driving sustainable economic growth. Minister (State) of Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, said this during an interactive session with members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and other industrial key stakeholders yesterday in Lagos. Adebayo Thomas, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The objective of the meeting was to gather first-hand information on the constraints limiting industry performance…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the second phase of post-disaster assessment across 16 states that were not covered in the first phase, aiming to collect data from communities affected by the 2024 flood. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar said that the assessment was being carried out in collaboration with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs), the Nigerian Red Cross Society, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). NEMA had established Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to focus on data collection for managing the 2024 flood disaster. She said that the joint assessment…
By Miriam Humbe One hundred and nine (109) personnel of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been commissioned as pioneer Armed Squad of the foremost anti-graft agency. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. At the graduation ceremony held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja on Wednesday, the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN congratulated the graduands. Represented by the Commission’s Director of Operations, Mr. Shehu Yahaya, the ICPC boss also said that the skills acquired in the course of the one-month intensive…