The Muhammadu Buhari Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology, (MBMIST) Katsina has been granted full accreditation by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer National Diploma programmes in Meteorology and Climate Change Science. The accreditation was contained in a letter signed by the Director, Monotechnic Programme Department, Mr Sama’ila Tanko, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of (NBTE) Prof. Idris M. Baguje. The letter reads in part: “With reference to the accreditation visitation carried out by the Board to your institution from 10th to 13th May, 2023, I am directed to inform you that the National Board For…
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History has again been made in the Nigerian Army (NA) as Major General Taoreed Lagbaja today 23 June 2023 assumed command as the 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS). In his maiden speech, General Lagbaja said that the NA under his predecessor witnessed a milestone transformation with unprecedented procurement of equipment and prudent management of human and material resources. The new COAS crystalized his appointment as a commitment and calling to engender positive change and make a difference in a shared vision towards the fulfillment of the constitutional responsibilities of the Nigerian Army, while pledging to serve the country with…
Late Barr. Iyorcugh Igbayue By Miriam Humbe Chief Judge (CJ) of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese on Thursday, paid glowing tributes to the late Barrister Iyorcugh Igbayue, saying throughout his illustrious career as a Lawyer, Igbayue consistently demonstrated his commitment to justice, fairness and the rule of law. Justice Ikpambese said this during the special Court session in honour of the deceased Barr. Igbayue at the premises of the High Court of Justice in Makurdi, Benue State, where the body laid in state. Recall that the very sad news of the passing away of the legal icon on…
By Editor The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to the activities of content creators, movies and skit producers who use EFCC-branded Jackets, symbols, insignia and other accoutrements without authorization. EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren said this in a statement signed on Wednesday. He said that the Commission wished to notify the public that the use of the EFCC brand in movies without authorization was illegal. Here’s the full text of the statement: “While the Commission appreciate the desire by some operators in the creative sector to produce movies/skits with plots around…
The Federal Government set to deliberate on 78 priority actions that will transform the food systems from farm to the dining table including the waste. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Nebeolisa Anako disclosed this in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Information, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the National Steering Committee on Implementation of food systems pathway would meet on Thursday at Anambra State. Anako said that for the preparation of stock taking moment which would come up in Rome, on July 24 and side event on…
After a Covid-19 induced hiatus, the Abuja Writers’ Forum (AWF) re-launches the iconic Guest Writer Session on June 24, 2023 with three authors- Kabura Zakama, Jibrin Baba Ndace and Michaela Moye. Born and raised in Garkida, Adamawa State, Kabura Zakama started writing poems at a tender age as a means of expressing himself. He is published in several anthologies and his first collection of poems, “The Man Lived”, won the 1999 ANA Poetry Prize. His second collection, “Chant of the Angry” was shortlisted for the 2022 ANA Poetry Prize. Zakama who is an international development and humanitarian practitioner working in…
By Miriam Humbe Senator Shehu Sani has said that wherever former President Muhammadu Buhari is at the moment, he’s watching how power can be effectively used to reawaken and reinforce the spirit of a nation. Senator Sani said this in a tweet on his Twitter handle, @ShehuSani to compare the strides the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made since the May 29 inauguration and the slow pace that characterized the Buhari administration. Senator Sani said the Tinubu administration was a contrast to Buhari’s boring era that was characterised by deficiency of vision, subservience to a parasitic cabal and notorious for…
By Miriam Humbe The establishment of the National Quality Council (NQC) to promote enhanced development, harmonization and rationalization of Nigeria’s Quality Infrastructure is part of measures put in place by the Federal Government to tackle and mitigate the constant rejection of Nigeria’s export products in the international market which has become an emergency. ‘Bola R. Fashina, the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and Chief Executive of the NQC, Osita Aboloma said in a statement that the NQC boss said this in Abuja. Aboloma said that the various legs of the quality infrastructure, namely standards development, metrology, conformity assessment and…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, approved the immediate retirement/ appointment of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers and the Comptroller-General of Customs from service. A statement signed by Director, Information in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey said the President also approved their replacements with immediate effect. The statement said the President confirmed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser. According to the statement, all newly appointed officers are to act in their positions, pending their confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic…
By Editor The Federal Government is to commence regional awareness and sensitisation workshop on strategic implementation of Cassava Bioethanol Project this week. Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Nebeolisa Anako disclosed this in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Information, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, on Monday in Abuja. Anako said that the program would take place in the six geographical zones starting with the South East in Enugu State. Anako said that the ministry would strengthen its effort to achieve the country’s objectives on food nutrition, and agriculture towards achieving food security and Sustainability…
By Editor Following the recent posting and appointment of senior officers by Army Headquarters, the Nigerian Army Institute of Science Education and Technology (NAISET) Ilorin witnessed a change of baton between the outgoing Commandant, Major General Bello Alhaji Tsoho and incoming Commandant, Major General Sani Sumaila Ibrahim. A statement posted by the @HQNigerianArmy on Twitter said that the hand-over and take over ceremony was held on Wednesday 14 June 2023. The outgoing Commandant, Major General Tsoho who recently took over as Corps Commander Nigerian Army Education Corps, appreciated all officers and soldiers of NAISET for their cooperation enjoyed during his…
By Editor The Federal Government has said it is committed to sustaining the implementation of food system transformation pathways in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mr Nebeolisa Anako, said this when he received some stakeholders who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Friday. The programme aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of the food system while promoting health and nutrition, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing socio-economic development in Nigeria. Anako said the the new administration was committed to reforming the country’s economy to attain the development target as…