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,…
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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…
By Miriam Humbe On Sunday, at about 03:45 hours, a distress call was received by the Divisional Police Officer, New Karu Division, that there was an ongoing armed robbery operation at High Tension Community, New Karu where hoodlums in their numbers were attacking residents of the area and dispossessing them of their belongings. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State, CP Shehu Umar Nadada. Reacting to the unsavoury development, the Divisional Police Officer swiftly mobilised his men and moved to the scene. On…
***Warns Against Misinformation, Fake News The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public that a message currently circulating alongside a picture of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, did not originate from the police. The message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force. We urge everyone to disregard this message and other similar contents purportedly from the NPF as the Force makes all communications via its official channels. The NPF is committed to maintaining peace…
***As IGP Implements Other Strategies To Tackle Crimes The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the conscientious Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has continued to make giant strides in the fight against every form of crime and criminality in the country, and guaranteeing the safety of the country’s citizens. In recent developments, operatives of the Nigeria Police continued to strive as police record the arrest of 307-armed robbery suspects, 296 kidnapping suspects, 301 homicide suspects, 176 rape/defilement suspects, and 204 suspected cultists, recovers 284 firearms, 6702 ammunition of various calibres, 107 vehicles and rescues 97 victims in…
BY PROFESSOR MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR INTRODUCTION Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on 18th July, 2024, in the presence of NLC president, Joe Ajaero and TUC president, Festus Osifo, approved a minimum wage of 70 thousand Naira for every Nigerian worker. He also promised to review it every 3 years. This is coming after years of struggle by Nigerian workers, with threats of strike, warning strikes and actual strikes. The increase comes at a time Nigerians are asphyxiating under severe hardship amid excruciatingly high cost of living driven by spiraling inflation and dire economic challenges in an inclement environment…