The Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor has tasked newly accredited environmental consultants to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in carrying out their functions. Dr. Barikor gave the charge at a one-day hybrid induction workshop for newly accredited environmental consultants organized by NESREA with the support of EU Delegation, held on Friday in Abuja. He said: “This is a call to be vigilant and proactive in addressing environmental challenges, and a call to collaborate with NESREA and other stakeholders in fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and sustainability”. The NESREA Boss also highlighted the important role…
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*NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER AND NBA OFFICIAL REACTION TO ISSUANCE OF CMRIS* The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has become aware of a statement authored by John Aikpokpo-Martins and Funmi Adeogun allegedly on behalf of the NBA-Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) on the above subject. The NBA hereby disclaims the said statement credited to John Aikpokpo-Martins and Funmi Adeogun on behalf of the NBA-SPIDEL. The said statement was neither issued with the consent nor authority of the NBA. To be certain, both Aikpokpo-Martins and Funmi Adeogun have no authority whatsoever to issue a statement on behalf…
In a significant move aimed at promoting the culture of Integrity and accountability in Osun State, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) entered into an alliance with Osun State Government through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both parties. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson revealed this in a statement. The MOU was signed by the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN and the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke at the Government House in Osogbo and was witnessed by top state functionaries and top officials of ICPC…
In continuation of the fight against crime in the State, on 15/07/2024 at about 2330hrs, Police operatives attached to Masaka Division on intelligence led patrol intercepted three persons riding on a Motorcycle along 3030 Junction, Masaka. And strongly suspected them to be armed robbers; in a bid to arrest them, the suspects dropped and took to their heels while one other zoomed off with the motorcycle they were riding on, but were given a hot chase. Consequently, one Aliyu Danladi ‘M’ of Mararaba was arrested while others escaped. A search was conducted on him where two locally fabricated pistols, three…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has charged staff of the Agency to work towards creating a workplace where ethical conduct is the norm. Prof. Anosike spoke on Tuesday, at the launch of the agency’s Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and Code of Ethics. According to Prof. Anosike; “The principles of ethics, integrity and accountability are the foundation for any successful organization. “They form the bedrock of any meteorological organization’s credibility and effectiveness. “Upholding these values would go a long way in building trust with our clients and…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has launched a global learning management System integrated with Microsoft Teams. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Professor Charles Anosike said: “NiMet’s E-learning platform will enhance global opportunities and greater collaboration with other reputable organizations. “It is aimed at significantly boosting capacity building among the staff and effecting online interactive learning at the training arms of the agency. “The integration of Microsoft Teams with the LMS will provide our staff and our training institutes with a seamless and robust platform for collaborative training and development”. Professor Anosike said that…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has charged Nigerians to heed climate warnings in line with the United Nations Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) Initiatives. Prof. Anosike who was represented by Mrs Glory Onyegbule, Director of the Directorate of Applied Meteorological Services(DAMS), was speaking on Wednesday, at the Tree Planting and Climate Action Summit. Themed: ‘Tree-mendous Strategy for a Sustainable Future’, the summit held at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra state. Prof. Anosike said that over the years, NiMet has developed mutually beneficial partnerships with research Institutions and…
Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has called on the media to partner with the ministry to increase public awareness on energy transition. Dr Salako made the call while receiving Energy Transition Symposium Report and Communique by Development Agenda Magazine in Abuja. Dr. Salako noted that the Magazine was promoting public awareness on energy transition in the country and urged other media outfits to emulate it. The Minister revealed that most of the challenges we faced on energy transition was as a result of ignorance, emphasizing that media has a greater role to play to educate the…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Federal Ministry of Health and other critical stakeholders in the health sector converged in Abuja on Thursday to proffer solutions to the high-level of corruption within the health-sector. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At the one-day conference tagged: “Corruption-Free Primary Health Care Delivery for All” held at the ICPC’s headquarters, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammad Ali Pate said that the challenge in the health sector was systemic and multi-institutional which…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned three staff members of Ekiti State Teaching Hospital over allegations of forgery and deceits. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The three-staff members, Mr. Fatuki Adebayo Paul, Mr. Babalola Idris Adebayo and Mr. Afolayan David Ayodele were arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye of the Ekiti State High Court on Wednesday. ICPC, in a charge number: HAD/02ICPC/2024 arraigned the trio on a six-counts charge bordering on forgery of a document contrary to and punishable under…
***Speaks Tough on Economic Sabotage By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Bayonle Kafar Sulaiman, as the new Commanding Officer in charge of the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum And Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB). A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, said the appointment was in IGP’s continuous effort to combat pipeline vandalism and oil theft. The new Commander, who has exhibited his prowess in similar taskforce operations, was previously Squadron Commander, Police Mobile Force 20, Lagos. As Commanding Officer…
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and associated technologies for insights towards transformation of lives, the PR industry and contemporary life, with a caveat for ethical and responsible use of AI. This advice came in a message sent to members of the continental body by its president, Mr. Arik Karani. The message which came in commemoration of the 2024 World Public Relations Day (World PR Day) and resonates with the theme of this year’s celebration, “The Future of Public Relations in a Changing World”, noted that the unfolding reality…