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…
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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…
***As Operatives Conclude Tactical Training in Ende Hills, Nasarawa State The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commended the operatives of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) for their dedication and resilience as they successfully conclude their intensive tactical training program. The completion of this rigorous training underscores the commitment of the SIS to ensure safety and security in our communities, as emphasised by the Inspector-General of Police on the assumption of duty. The closing ceremony which was held today, the 19th of August 2024 at the Police Mobile Force training camp, Ende Hills, Nasarawa, had in attendance,…
BY PROF. MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D, Crafting a tribute to someone as towering as Aremo Olusegun Osoba is akin to navigating a labyrinth of accolades where every path seems well trodden. Whether you aspire to extol baba Osoba as a Journalist, a Politician, a Statesman, or as the embodiment of a man who lives life to the fullest whilst enriching humanity, each facet of his persona has already been immortalized in praise. Indeed, in the chronicles of journalism and politics in Nigeria, the name Aremo Olusegun Osoba will always resonate and reverberate with distinction. He just…
By Miriam Humbe The Ministry of Petroleum Resources (MPR), in partnership with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA), recently visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to solicit support for the upcoming National Conference and Exhibition on Hydrogen in Nigeria. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. In his address at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Engr. Kamoru Busari, emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to…
Nigeria joins the rest of the world on Monday, August 19, 2024, to celebrate the World Humanitarian Day (WHD), a global event commemorated annually to acknowledge the work and the risks faced by humanitarian workers around the world. It is a Day that is set aside to also honour those workers who were injured or killed in the course of discharging humanitarian duties. WHD was designated by the United Nations Assembly in 2008 to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the United Nations Headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq. This year’s theme is #ActForHumanity with emphasis on the collective…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has urged all committee members to work assiduously to develop the Ministry’s position that will translate to the National position of the country at the up-coming 2024 United Nation’s Climate Change Conference (COP29), also called Conference of Parties of the (UNFCCC). Ibrahim Haruna, the Head, Press and Public Relations Unit disclosed this in a statement. The conference, an annual event would be held this year in Baku, Azerbaijan with the theme: “In solidarity for a Green World”. Represented by Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Environment, the Minister,…
***As IGP reiterates full commitment to the achievement of Peace In a display of unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety, the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD. NPM., today paraded several suspects apprehended for different heinous criminal acts. This decisive action underscores the Police Force’s relentless efforts to combat crime and bring perpetrators to justice. The suspects, who were apprehended and have equally confessed to the commission of various offences ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping, were presented to the media and the…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday, initiated an enforcement action against Fabsi Table Water in Kubwa, Abuja. This was following a consumer complaint alleging consumption of expired sachet water containing microbes. A subsequent investigation uncovered significant violations of consumer protection regulations. Fabsi Table Water failed to provide crucial product information, including production dates, expiration dates, and batch numbers. Moreover, the company lacked essential compliance records necessary to ensure product safety and quality. Fabsi Table Water claimed a two-month shelf life for its products, yet the absence of production and expiration dates renders this claim unverifiable. The…
***Orders Deployment of Tactical Operatives, Assets The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has condemned the kidnapping of 20 medical students who were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State as a reprehensible act, truly appalling, callous, and unacceptable. The students were kidnapped while en route to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu. In a display of unwavering commitment to the rescue, safety, and well-being of the young Nigerians, the IGP has ordered the prompt deployment of a substantial number of human and technical resources to augment the manpower of the Benue State…