By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to patronise and promote Made in Nigeria goods and services for sustainable economic development of the country. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office and the Supervising Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma made the call at the Regional and State Coordinators Conference of Made-in-Nigeria in…
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Talatu Ethan By Miriam Humbe The Standards Organization of Nigeria, (SON) has appointed Mrs. Talatu K. Ethan as its Director of Public Relations. This was contained in a statement from the SON signed on Friday. Mrs. Talatu Ethan succeeds Mrs. Foluso Bolaji, who has since assumed duties as the Director, Human Resource Management of the SON. Mrs. Ethan is a Bachelor of Science degree holder in Microbiology from the Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria. SON’s brand new Director of Public Relations brings more than two decades of multiple leadership roles and expertise in Food Science and public engagement to the…
By Miriam Humbe Corps Members have been advised to serve as positive agents of development that would bring succour to their host communities. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed said this to Corps Members at the Anambra State Orientation Camp, Mbaukwu, and Ebonyi State Orientation Camp in Afikpo. He urged them to study the needs of their host communities, seek for support from the residents and initiate laudable projects that would improve the standards of living…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency- NiMet, and the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa – MOWCA, have agreed on joint action to promote maritime weather observation, early warnings, and capacity building (focusing on Marine Meteorology) for MOWCA member states. This formed part of the agreement in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by NiMet and MOWCA in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, 5th December 2024. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike said that NiMet will also leverage MOWCA’s mandate and reach to enhance its service delivery. Professor Anosike said: Nigeria Meteorological Agency…
***Offers Insights For Improved Justice, Security Systems In Nigeria By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has been conferred with the excellent leadership award in Anti-Graft campaign. The award was presented to the ICPC’s Boss on Thursday in Lagos at the 2024 Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony organized by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN). Organizers of the event said that Dr. Aliyu was recognised for his exemplary performance in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The ICPC Chairman, who was represented at the event by…
***Charges Officers To Curb Misconduct, Ensure Professionalism By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate posting of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) as heads of Police Zonal Commands of Zones 1, 4 and 9, and also a new AIG to head the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters disclosed this in a statement signed on the Friday. The order covers the deployment of the AIG Suleiman M. Yusuf as AIG Zone 9, Umuahia; AIG Ahmed Ammani as AIG Zone 1,…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has revealed that prosecution of cases is the most critical in the fight against corruption. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement. Dr. Aliyu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering his welcome address at a Capacity Building Workshop for Judges on the promotion of public policy and interest of justice in the prosecution of corruption cases and other related offences. The event was organized by the ICPC in collaboration with the…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured partners of the effective maintenance of Environmental Health Data Centre. Balarabe said this in Abuja recently while unveiling and commissioning the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) Electronic Data Centre. Ibrahim Haruna, the Ministry’s Director, Press and Public Relations Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Minister said that the Centre would enhance service delivery of EHCON, eliminate fake certificates thereby resulting to presentable results from the Centre. He believed that the unveiling of the electronic data centre was a significant step in the commitment…
***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…
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…