By Nana Musa-Umar The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has revealed that since the inception of the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI) It has rolled out 90 million bags of fertilizer since it’s inception in 2016. The Managing Director of NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq made the disclosure in Abuja on Monday during a stakeholders roundtable meeting. Themed “The Presidential Fertilizer Initiative: Imperative for Food Security,” Umar-Sadiq whom was represented by Corporate Planning Head at NSIA, Sybil Etuk said the initiative was borne out of foresight and the objective to revive moribund industries and ensure farmers have access to fertilizers. Project Lead of…
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By Nana Musa-Umar The Centre for Management Development (CMD) says any individual who operates consulting training, without accreditation is liable to six months imprisonment or a fine of N250, 000 or both. Mrs Modinat Olusoji, the acting Director General of CMD disclosed this in Abuja. Olusoji added that unaccredited corporate entity engaging in management development training is equally liable to a fine of N1 million. She said the newly amended establishment Act of the Centre makes provision for the sanctions and empowers the body to enforce the law. Olusoji, said that the centre had put machinery in place for the…
On 23/8/2024 at about 17:10 hours, based on credible information, Police operatives attached to Keffi Division intercepted and got one Hauwa Sani of Doro village, Katsina state arrested alongside a 2 years old child. Consequently, 124 rounds of Anti Aircraft ammunition concealed in a gallon of palm oil, one Tecno mobile phone, and cash sum of N78,500 were recovered from the suspect as exhibit. Preliminary findings revealed that the suspect received supply of the ammunition at Rafin sanyi village of Doma Local government area of Nasarawa state, and concealed the items in a gallon of palm oil en route Katsina…
By Nana Musa-Umar The Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Dr Chioma Ejikeme has announced plans to reinstate unverified diaspora pensioners on the pension payroll. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the head, PTAD Corporate Communications, Mr Gbenga Ajayi in Abuja. Ejikeme announced the reinstatement of the unverified diaspora pensioners after the Agency concluded it’s nationwide pensioners verification exercise. The PTAD boss has directed that the pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) be reinstated on the payroll. Recalls that affected pensooners were suspended from the payroll as a result of being unverified and living…
***As More Intricate Investigations Commence In a well-coordinated effort, officials from the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) apprehended Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri, also known as PIDOM, on allegations of committing serious offenses that undermine the integrity of government operations. The arrest took place on August 5, 2024, in his hotel room Rivers State. There are several allegations levelled against the suspect, including unlawful possession, leakages of classified documents, cyber related offences, and others. We will do due diligence in carrying out thorough investigation into the cases. The force will leave no stone unturned to continually enforce the law and…
The Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), has called for better funding and resourcing of Anti-Corruption agencies in the sub-region, recognizing that adequate human and material resources are essential for the effective discharge of their mandates. The call was made in a communique signed and issued by the President of NACIWA, Olanipekun Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at the end of the 6th Annual General Assembly (AGA), tagged “Implementing the ECOWAS Protocol on the Fight against Corruption towards Strengthening Institutions for Regional Unity, which took place at the ECOWAS Secretariat in Abuja recently.…
By Miriam Humbe The 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi saw high-level discussions on strengthening India-Africa ties, with notable addresses from Vice Presidents of Gambia, Liberia, and Zimbabwe. The speakers emphasized collaboration and strategic partnerships to tackle global challenges, drive economic growth, and foster innovation and youth empowerment. This edition of the Conclave aimed to serve as an instrument for Africa’s growth and the role of India-Africa partnership in regional and global value chain integration. Besides bilateral, trilateral, and regional discussions, the Conclave focused on some of the key areas of collaboration and emerging opportunities in Agriculture Food…
Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN) and other stakeholders in the anti-corruption sector from the West African countries have advocated for the harmonization of the legal framework in the fight against corruption, as well as investment in innovative technologies to detect and prevent corrupt practices in the region. They made this appeal at the 6th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA). Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement. Dr. Aliyu identified corruption as…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), have resolved to strengthen cooperation in promoting climate actions in Nigeria. At a meeting held at the Abuja office of NCCC on Tuesday, 20th August 2024, between the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, and his NCCC counterpart, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, both agencies resolved to strengthen cooperation in climate actions in Nigeria, and in other areas. Professor Anosike said that it was in the best interest of the nation, and both agencies that they work closely together. The NiMet boss said: “There are…
By Abdulkadir Ibrahim Flood disasters have become a recurring challenge in Nigeria, affecting millions of lives, displacing communities, and causing significant economic losses. As climate change intensifies, the frequency and severity of floods in Nigeria are expected to increase, making effective disaster management crucial. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), established by the Nigerian government, plays a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of such disasters. This article explores the impact of NEMA’s proactive response to flood disasters in Nigeria and how their strategies have shaped disaster management in the country. Understanding NEMA’s Role in Disaster Management: NEMA was established…
Director General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke has reiterated the need for a comprehensive approach to building collapses in Nigeria to prevent repeated incidents from occurring in the future and to ensuring the safety and integrity of structures across the nation. The Director General made this assertion in regards to the frequent spate of building collapse across the Country and the wanton destruction of lives and properties on each occurrence. Mrs. Foluso A. Bolaji, the Director, Public Relations at…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. Members of the committee are as follows: 1. Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Chairman 2. Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy -Member 3. Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice – Member 4. Hon. Minister of Budget & Economic Planning 5. Accountant General of the Federation 6. Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria 7. Permanent Secretary (Federal…