NiMet’s Director General, Prof. Mansur Matazu By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet) has said it began receiving commendations from stakeholders as it turned 20 years as an Agency on June 19, this year. The commendations, which came from stakeholders and those who used the Agency’s services across various sectors of the economy acknowledged that the Agency had over the years improved in its service delivery and had not just made its mark in the nation but at the regional level as well. One sector in which NiMet’s services have been visible was air transportation and airline operations where…
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Late Dr. Raymond Dokpesi By Prof Mike Ozekhome, (SAN) I am a very sad man as I write this. I have been completely devastated by the ugly and rather sudden death of my elder brother, friend, kinsman, soul mate, client and confidant – HIGH CHIEF RAYMOND ANTHONY ALEOGHO AYAOGHENA DOKPESI, Ph.D, OFR, D.Sc. I have cried myself hoarse. I have never stopped crying. Sludge of tears. Sunken eyes. Bleeding heart. Weak limbs. I am particularly traumatized because Dr. Dokpesi had called me on WHATSAPP at about 12:55am in the MORNING of 29th May, 2023; the very day he died. He…
FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Babatunde Irukera By Miriam Humbe Pursuant to Section 17 (p) and (y) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (Commission) welcomed the first internationally branded resort in Nigeria, Curio Collection by Hilton. A statement signed by the FCCPC’s Management said that the resort was under a Branding and Management Agreement known as Koko Beach Resort. FCCPC said that although to open imminently, this demonstrated confidence in Nigeria, her market and potential, as well as Hilton’s partner on this project, Outposts Investment Limited, all affirmed the market as…
By Miriam Humbe The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar at the Anti-Corruption for Development Summit in Washington DC, lectured a panel session on the implementation of Beneficial Ownership Transparency Principles in Nigeria. The RG spoke alongside counterparts from North Macedonia. The International Summit was organized by the World Bank and other partners including the Open Ownership and Returning Assets. It could be recalled that between Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, 25th, 2023, the CAC recorded another milestone achievement when it unveiled the Beneficial Ownership Register (BOR), the first in Africa in accordance with global best…
By Miriam Humbe, Abuja In preparation for Eid-el- Kabir celebration, the Commissioner of Police, Maiyaki Baba has ordered strategic deployment of five thousand, seven hundred and fifty (5,750) Police operatives to cover all nooks and cranny of the State. This also includes Eid praying grounds, recreational centres and other public places; while vigorous crime prevention mechanisms have been emplaced on the highways to secure road users. A statement from the Nasarawa State Police Command signed on Tuesday by DSP Ramhan Nansel said that undercover operatives had also been deployed all over the state for surveillance and information gathering. The statement…
By Miriam Humbe Management of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, (NDIC) have said that as a responsible Federal Institution, they were committed to uncovering the truth and addressing the allegations of financial Impropriety against it’s staff member. Director, Communications & Public Affairs Department, Bashir Nuhu revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday, saying that the matter would be addressed in an appropriate manner. The Management of the NDIC said that it’s attention had been drawn to the media report by the Peoples’ Gazette and Sahara Reporters regarding allegations of financial impropriety involving one of its staff members. NDIC said:…
In line with the military tradition of honouring retiring senior officers of the rank of General, the Nigerian Army (NA) on 24 June 2023 organized a colourful Pulling Out parade in honour of the former Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lt. Gen Faruk Yahaya (rtd). The Pulling Out parade was held at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Military Cantonment, Abuja. Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachuku said this in a statement signed and posted on Twitter. In his valedictory speech, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer of the…
By Miriam Humbe Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Evelyn Ngige, on Monday, welcomed to the Ministry, Mr. Jang Sun Min Senior Secretary for ‘Future Strategy’ to the President of the Federal Republic of Korea. The Korean Special envoy led an 8-member delegation, including Kim Young Chae the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria. Director, Press and Public Relations Department in the Ministry, Adebayo Thomas said this in a statement signed on Monday. Dr Ngige reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria’s economy, job creation, and poverty reduction. She…
Executive Chairman, FIRS, Muhammad Nami, unveils MATAN identity card at the stakeholder engagement meeting with Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) in Lagos By Miriam Humbe The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has partnered with the Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) to collect and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) to the FIRS from the country’s markets, especially in the informal sector. Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola, Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman, FIRS (Media and Communication) said this in a statement. The Association which has a membership of well over 40 million traders across the country’s 774 local governments, and 36…
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…
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…