By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has begun preparations for the public unveiling of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction scheduled for the first quarter next year. The Seasonal Climate Prediction provides information about the future outlook of the coming season to help mitigate climate risk, enhance adaptation options to support livelihoods, and ensure sustainable food security. The Seasonal Climate Prediction is an early warning tool in support of the United Nations Initiative, Early Warning for All (EW4ALL) championed by the World Meteorological Organization, (WMO). A Task Team from the Agency that has been working on the 2025 SCP…
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By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources is expected to host the country’s first International Hydrogen Conference. Held in collaboration with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA), the event is to hold from Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th November 2024, at the State House Banquet Hall – Aso Villa in Abuja. Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. This landmark event themed: “Building a Hydrogen Economy for Nigeria” aims to promote hydrogen as a clean energy source with vast potential…
By Miriam Humbe The National Assembly and the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) are in agreement on the urgent need for Free Trade Zone Management Companies and their Enterprises to evolve a more impactful strategy for development and regeneration of their host communities. Martins Odeh, NEPZA’s Head, Corporate Communications, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The concession was reached on Monday when the Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, led the members of the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment on a two-day inspection of activities of some Free Trade Zones located at the Lekki axis…
The Nigeria Police Force regrets to announce the passing of a distinguished officer, Assistant Inspector General of Police Njangor Egbe Njom (Rtd.), who departed this world on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the age of 82. AIG Njangor Egbe Njom (Rtd.), who passed away peacefully in his sleep, was born on March 15, 1942, in Etomi Village, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. He joined the Nigeria Police Force and rose to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, earning a reputation for integrity, commitment, and selflessness throughout his career. He was also a one-time commandant of…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has said that it is committed to repositioning the Nigerian automobile sector, with a call for radical approaches to drive industry transformation. This was emphasized by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, during a briefing with the Director General of the Nigeria Automobile Development and Design Council (NADDC) in Abuja. The Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Adebayo Thomas, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Senator Enoh highlighted the urgent need to address issues related to spare parts and maintenance to stimulate demand for…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other NiMet management staff held a side meeting with officials of the WMO to discuss areas of mutual interest at the ongoing COP29. A significant focus of the side engagements was the support for Nigeria’s Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) roadmap. This aligns with the United Nations’ initiative to ensure universal early warning systems by 2027. The WMO’s Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) plays…
By Miriam Humbe The Management of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has reactivated the moribund carpentry workshop at the Agency’s Regional Training Center (RTC), in Oshodi, Lagos. The workshop produces furniture and woodwork for the Agency’s use. It also accepts orders from external clients for customized carpentry and furniture works. A visit to the workshop showed the staff busy at work producing in-house Stevenson Screens for use by the Agency. The Stevenson Screen is a type of enclosure or shelter used to house meteorological instruments, such as thermometers, hygrometers, and barometers in a typical meteorological observatory. The screen is designed…
***Commissions Operational Vehicles, Police Officers Mess The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu EGbetokun, paid an official visit to Asaba, Delta State, on Monday, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster security, enhance operational capacity, and foster stronger partnerships with stakeholders. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement. During the visit, the IGP met with the Executive Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori at the Government House, where he expressed his appreciation for the continuous support of the Delta State Government towards the Nigeria Police Force. He particularly commended the Governor for…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has kicked off the Phase 7 of the Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The tracking of Constituency and executive projects is an initiative of the Commission that began in 2019. It focused on how well money allocated to critical sectors of education, health, agriculture, water resources and power amongst others, by the government are utilized. The 7th phase, involving 1,500 projects with a total project…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has reiterated its commitment to achieving all deliverables in line with the 8-point agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu current administration. Adebayo Thomas, the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement. This pledge was made during the Ministry’s 3rd quarter retreat, aimed at reviewing the presidential mandate and the Ministry’s deliverables. The Minister, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole emphasized the importance of the 8-Point Agenda and the need for all agencies to align with the key deliverables. The Minister said: “The 8-point Agenda…
Emmanuel Bwala By Abdullahi Yelwa Barrister Daniel Bwala recently unveiled himself before the Villa Press Corp as the Presidential Spokesperson at a rather brief and uneventful ceremony. Many saw the appointment coming. The growing post election affinity between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the former spokesperson for the Atiku Presidential campaign, had for long stirred suspicion and premonition that something was afoot. Since the swearing in of President Tinubu, there had been snipets of PR activities, suggesting a new realignment between the two. Severally, Bwala had spoken as the unofficial spokesperson of the Villa, commenting on issues considered too politically…
By Miriam Humbe The slip road connecting Goodluck Jonathan Express Way with the Ring Road 11 at Galadimawa Roundabout has been reopened for vehicular movement. Nkechi Isa, Head of Public Affairs at the FCT Emergency Management Department, (FEMD) disclosed this in a statement. The road was Barricaded on June 25th this year to mitigate the impact of flooding during the rainy season. At the reopening of the road, the Ag Director General of FEMD Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed informed that the slip road was being reopened following the cessation of the rainy season. Abdulrahman said that the Department was consistent with…