By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered 1,437.5 Metric tonnes of assorted grains to Niger State from the 42,000 Metric tonnes as approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for distribution to vulnerable Nigerians across the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory. Director General NEMA Mrs Zubaida Umar who presented the grains to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago in Minna said the items were to be shared equally to all the Local Government Areas in the state. She said: “Based on directives of the President, 20% of the food items due for each Local Government Areas…
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…Holds Discourse On Viable Partnership For Training, Devt By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today, hosted the Director General, National Crime Agency, Mr Graeme Biggar, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The meeting also had in attendance the members of the Force Management Team, National Vice President of Interpol, Garba Baba Umar, and the Head of NPF-NCCC, CP Henry Uche. The IGP reflected on the already existing relationship between the Police and the UK National Crime Agency, in arrears…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday, convened a National Emergency Coordination Forum meeting to enlighten stakeholders and discuss preparedness and proactive measures with regards to the 2024 flood prediction. Humsimedia gathered that the meeting was in line with the Agency’s mandate to coordinate emergency preparedness, mitigation and response activities across the country. The meeting was also in response to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA)’s 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) predictions, identifying 25 States and 72 Local Government Areas as flood high-risk areas between April to…
Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella By Miriam Humbe Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella has reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government to reposition and restore the civil service to its glory days. Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Amb Ella stated this at a ceremony in honour of staff of the Ministry who retired in year 2023 and some serving officers whose performances were outstanding within the same calendar year which held on Tuesday, 7th May, 2024 in Abuja. The Permanent…
…Commissions Koton Karfe Flood Control Project in Kogi State Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to address root causes of ecological challenges across the country to safeguard lives and properties. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information and Public Relations in the OSGF revealed this in a statement. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, while commissioning the Koton Karfe Flood Control Project in Kogi State, assured Nigerians of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President for the welfare of Nigerians by taking proactive measures to mitigate occurrences of flood disaster and other related ecological problems through its…
Boxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is a necessity for keeping goods for their endless journeys. In literature, idiomatically, it can be said that “one has been boxed into a corner;” another might say to deal with a conundrum: “think outside the box;” then there is the “Pandora’s box” that no one wants opened. To “box one’s ear’s” refers to a hit on the head, especially around one’s ears. For those who celebrate Christmas, “Boxing Day,” which is the 26th of December, the second day…
By Dr. Uche Nworah The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is a Ministry of the Federal Government of Nigeria that has the mandate to ensure food security in crop, livestock and fisheries. The ministry is also tasked to stimulate agricultural employment and services, promote the production and supply of raw materials to Agro- allied industries, provide markets for the products of the industrial sector, generate foreign exchange and aid rural socio-economic development throughout Nigeria. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is a Federal Government of Nigeria agency charged with the responsibility to advise the Federal Government on all…
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has asked Directors and staff of the Agency to ensure strict compliance to budgetary provisions. Professor Anosike was speaking at the Budget Retreat of NiMet on Monday, 6th May, 2024. While declaring the retreat open, Professor Anosike said: “The NiMet Budget Retreat is fundamental for the new management and staff. It is an opportunity for us to improve our budgetary practices and also to discuss the 2024 budgetary provisions”. Professor Anosike tasked the Directors and senior staff of the agency who participated in the retreat…
By Miriam Humbe The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Sen. George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the death of the former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, aged, 62. Segun Imohiosen the Director, Information & Public Relations revealed this in a statement signed on Monday for the SGF. Gbagi was appointed Minister of State for Education during the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan. He contributed immensely to the development of Basic and Secondary Sectors, such as the Almajiri Education Programme. The SGF eulogized the late former Minister as an irreproachable statesman with high moral rectitude, who left over N800…
By Miriam Humbe The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA), has expressed willingness to partner the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in creating and enhancing access to risk data and models. Alastair Norris and Renuka Srinivasan from the GRMA made this known during a courtesy visit on the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with WMO, Professor Charles Anosike, on Thursday. The GRMA representative said the proposed partnership would also cover application of open source platforms and open standards designed to inform risk financing, and providing technical assistance via strategic and operational projects co-defined with key stakeholders…
***As IGP Sustains Deployment Of Chopper for Aerial Support, Proactive Measures Along Train Route By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force, under the astute leadership of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has continued to make significant strides in combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the country. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The recent sustained deployments along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway and kaduna State at large have led to massive successes in the fight against violent crimes…
… Says Its For Stability, Prevent Unnecessary Risk -Taking By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, (NDIC) has made adjustments in the maximum deposit insurance coverage levels for all licensed deposit-taking financial institutions with immediate effect. Mr. Bello Hassan, NDIC’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, said this on Thursday at its press conference on the “Review of the Maximum Deposit Insurance Coverage Level.” Hassan said that the NDIC’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), during its 18th meeting held on April 24th and 25th, approved the increase in the maximum deposit insurance coverage levels. The adjustments are as follows: i. Deposit Money…