By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will on Thursday 25th July, 2024, launch the Nigeria Police Green Initiative at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Nigeria Police Green Initiative is an initiative of the NPF to promote environmental sustainability within the Force’s operations and facilities, as well as reduce the environmental footprint of its activities through the implementation of eco-friendly practices and the adoption of renewable energy sources. The launch of this initiative will include various activities such as tree…
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On Wednesday, 24th July 2024, Director General/CEO of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike was made an Honourary Member of the Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA). This formed part of the activities during the Association’s Biennial Conference holding at Cocos Hotel and Resorts, Nigerian Correctional Service Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja. Chairman of the occasion, Hon. Kudla Satumari Haske (left), presented the membership certificate to Professor Anosike, who was represented by the Director, Engineering and Technical Services (DETS), NiMet, Engr. Hamid Olayinka Abdulkareem (right).
Prof Charles Anosike The Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu has been successfully certified to the NiMet’s quality management system ISO 9001:2015 scope for the provision of Aeronautical Meteorological services to the Aviation industry. It was gathered that this was a result of the directive by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, to the DG/CEO Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike to “ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and continuous upward movement of Nigeria’s rating by WMO and ICAO”. It was also gathered that this feat was achieved after a successful third-party audit of NiMet’s…
By Miriam Humbe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nasarawa State University have resolved to strengthen the partnership between the two institutions which started in February 2020 with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Both institutions agreed to this during a courtesy visit on the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike at NiMet headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024, by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman. Professor Anosike congratulated Prof. Liman on her appointment and said that the renewed partnership would include joint research and outreach programs. The…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ogun state government to build a weather station at the Ogun state cargo airport located in Sagamu. Signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike said that the partnership with Ogun state government was in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) protocols which says that member States must establish and maintain meteorological services provided by national meteorological offices. Anosike said: “His Excellency, Prince Adedapo Abiodun, MFR,…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) held a five-day training workshop which opened in Abuja, Monday, 22nd July, 2024. The training workshop which hinges on numerical weather prediction (NWP) data assimilation drew participants from Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Permanent Representative of Nigeria with WMO, Professor Charles Anosike welcomed participants to NiMet Headquarters in Abuja, venue of the training. He said: At NiMet, we are committed to advancing meteorological science and improving our weather…
***Cautions Peddlers of Misinformation on Police Welfare. Following series of misleading write-ups and social media comments alleging that the Falomo Barracks land in Lagos State has been sold, it has become pertinent for the Nigeria Police Force to address the shocking and unfounded trends of discussions on dilapidated status of barracks and their redevelopment, specifically the Falomo Barracks and others in Lagos. While we appreciate the concerns and interests of concerned groups and individuals on the general welfare of police personnel, we aim to provide clear and accurate information about these unpalatable allegations. Due to the critical state of several…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Secretary of Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, (NEITI), Ogbonnaya Orji, on Tuesday, stressed the need to recognize the urgency of addressing methane emissions within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The Executive Secretary said this at the multi-stakeholder dialogue on “Strengthening Methane Emissions Reduction Strategies in Nigeria’s Gas Expansion Plans,” which held in Abuja. The event was organized by the Center for Journalism Innovation and Development, (CJID), in partnership with the Natural Resource Governance Institute. He said that the cost of environmental pollution to human life and the environment were clear. Dr. Orji said that with…
By Miriam Humbe At a press conference on Tuesday, Acting Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), Dr. Adamu Abdullahi highlighted the voluminous achievements recorded by the Commission in the last seven months. Excerpts: Address By Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Executive Vice Chairman, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) at an Engagement with Media Correspondents at Stratton Hotel Abuja on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Protocols Introduction: In January 2024, I assumed the role of Acting Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), following the exit…
The Nigeria Police Force has noted with amusement the recent allegations made against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, in connection with a land dispute involving one Ms. Bilikisu Ishaqu Aliyu and the Yesufu family. We find it necessary to address these unfounded claims and provide clarity on the matter, more so that the claims painted the police as an irresponsible, meddlesome, and lawless agency. It will be recalled that the AIT in their publication of 10th July, 2024, titled ‘Yesufu Family Seeks Justice As Police Authorities Fail to Investigate Bilikisu Ishaqu’, distorted the facts in the case…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter during it’s Congress on July 20th, 2024, deliberated on critical issues affecting the nation. The meeting chaired by the Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, after thorough discussions, unanimously resolved to take the positions below on the following pressing matters: Resolution Reached: 1. *High Cost of Living and Foodstuffs:* The congress expressed grave concern over the escalating cost of living, which has severely impacted the ability of citizens to afford basic necessities. The rise in the prices of foodstuffs is particularly alarming, causing widespread hardship and hunger among the populace. This has…
On May 2021, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Commission) based on available evidence and sufficient probable cause issued an Order and Notice to Show Cause (ONSC) to WhatsApp LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly called Facebook Inc.) jointly referred to as ‘Meta Parties’ in respect to this investigation. The subject of the ONSC was to relay the Commission’s investigative report in respect of its findings that the Meta Parties by their conduct have violated the above stated provisions of the FCCPA and NDPR (which was in force prior to the enactment and operationalisation of the NDPA (Nigeria Data…