By Miriam Humbe In order to ensure timely declaration of liquidation dividends to uninsured depositors of the failed Heritage Bank, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced process for the sale of landed properties and chattels of the defunct bank. Bashir A. Nuhu, the Director, Communication and Public Affairs Department of NDIC disclosed this in a statement. The exercise is pursuant to the Corporation’s statutory powers as liquidator of failed banks under section 62 (1)(d) of the NDIC Act, 2023. It also comes after the exercise for the sales of physical assets of the defunct bank at its leased…
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The fifteenth meeting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), 9th – 10th November 2024, concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with the government of Nigeria supporting the recommendations set forth by the Committee of Senior Trade Officials. The endorsement underscored Nigeria’s dedication to enhancing digital infrastructure across all State Parties while emphasizing the importance of robust personal data protection provisions to foster trust and prevent cyber crimes and fraud. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, of Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) represented the country at the 15th meeting of the AfCFTA Council of…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) over the weekend concluded its eight-yearly re-accreditation visit to the Regional Training School (RTC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in Oshodi, Lagos. The re-accreditation visit which lasted for five days was conducted by a team from WMO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland, led by the Coordinator of Learning and Development, WMO Education & Training Office, Dr. Paul Bugeac. Speaking at the re-accreditation review meeting, Dr. Bugeac said that the WMO had received very drastic and tough complaints about NiMet’s RTC from previous years which made him very upset. “Things were really bad. I am impressed by…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has continued with flood intervention in Rivers State by distributing relief items to those affected by the disaster in the Ruhali community of Ogbogoro Kingdom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The South South Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Mr. Adebiyi Rasaq, who represented the Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, flagged off the distribution. It was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate the suffering of flood victims. He urged the community not to sell the items and emphasized the need for local efforts to clear waterways to prevent future flooding. The community’s…
KEYNOTE SPEECH DELIVERED BY DR. AMINU MAIDA, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AT THE 93RD TELECOMS CONSUMER PARLIAMENT (TCP) HELD AT THE COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY COMPLEX AUDITORIUM, AUGUST 8, 2024 It’s an honor to welcome you to the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament was themed: “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.” This theme is timely, as internet use has become essential to daily life, and our role at the NCC is to not only ensure accessibility but to enhance service delivery for consumers. Over the past two decades, the…
The ongoing transmission of the poliovirus in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel, and throughout West Africa poses a significant obstacle to achieving global polio eradication targets. This challenge has informed the development of a cross-border coordination plan by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Amid harsh climatic conditions and insecurity, at least 55 million people are facing or expected to face food and nutrition insecurity in 2024, according to the GPEI. With consistent displacement and migration across the region, the risk of importing and exporting poliovirus and other diseases increases. This situation underscores the need for effective collaboration among…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured the female staff of the Ministry of government’s support on turning house hold and workplace waste to wealth. The Minister stated this while declaring open an empowerment workshop themed: “Unlocking Sustainable Future: Women Championing the Circular Economy” which held in Abuja recently. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mahmud Adam Kambari, the Minister said that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration was poised to ensure that all environmental challenges were tackled to reduce the impact on women who are mostly affected and convert waste to wealth. Balarabe…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has tasked the newly appointed Ministers on the need to collaborate with other Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and key stakeholders in actualizing their mandates in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The SGF gave the charge at the 2-day Induction Retreat for the newly appointed Ministers organized by the Office of the Secretary to…
***Reschedules Workshop On Child Protection, Care For Monday, November 11 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned alleged extortions by some officers of the force in some areas within the country. This is most especially in the extant case involving the officers of the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters, Yenegoa, identified as ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine. The officers were alleged to have of extorted the sum of Ten Million Naira from a group of young Nigerians. The money has been recovered through the efforts of the new Assistant Inspector-General…
***As IGP Eulogises Late CoAS By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the Defence Headquarters on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, at his official residence in Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), disclosed this in a statement. The IGP described the late COAS, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, as a great man who dedicated his life and wealth of experience to defending Nigeria’s security space. The IGP was accompanied by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on the judiciary to play a pivotal role in supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Aminu Maida, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos during the two-day annual workshop for judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications. Maida said that the judiciary, today, depended on digital tools and technologies to carry out its functions. He said there was the need for a collaborative effort to drive the country’s digital economy. The NCC boss said that most of the work judges do had been transformed over time by…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on data sharing and information exchange. The MoU was signed on Tuesday, at the headquarters of the NCDC in Abuja. According to a statement from both agencies, the primary goal was to create a structured framework for data sharing and collaboration that supports Enhanced Situational Awareness (ESA), particularly for climate-sensitive diseases like cholera and malaria. The partnership will also help correlate climate patterns with disease outbreaks, enabling better predictive models and risk assessments. The MoU…