By Miriam Humbe The National Quality Council (NQC) in collaboration with the British Standards Institute (BSI) recently organized a Train the Trainers workshop for Stakeholders in Nigeria aimed at administration and completion of a matrix to gather critical data for the effective implementation of the Nigeria National Quality Policy (NNQP). ‘Bola R. Fashina, the Chief of Staff to the Chairman/CE of the National Quality Council, Osita Aboloma disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Chairman/Chief Executive of the NQC, Osita Aboloma said that the workshop was one of many capacity development programmes under the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP)…
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By Miriam Humbe Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday, identified the importance of enhanced performance with direct impact on the lives of the Nigerian people as critical to the implementation of the core mandate of agencies within the Industrial sector of the Ministry. Diana-Mary Nsan, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Senator Enoh was speaking when the top management of NEPZA led by the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi paid him a visit in his office. NEPZA was visiting to…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has called on members of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to bolster disaster management efforts at the grassroots by establishing Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) in their council areas. Mrs. Umar made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit from ALGON’s National President, Hon. Bello Lawal, and his delegation. She emphasized that LEMCs, once formed, should be headed by the Local Government Council Chairman or their representative, noting that the committees are expected to enhance early warning systems, improve local resource…
***As NCCSC Graduates 100 Officers from Senior, Junior Courses By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, on Monday, held a graduation ceremony for 100 officers who completed Senior Course 11 and Junior Course 20. The event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, and the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, as the Special Guest of Honour. Both dignitaries, in their addresses, emphasised the crucial role of professionalism in effectively discharging the duties of a customs officer and contributing to national development. CGC Adeniyi commended the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) aimed at collaborating to assist the 36 States of the Federation in implementing climate-smart information and standard meteorological services. The services are in the areas of agriculture, telecommunications, marine, oil and gas, mining, aviation, disaster management and other areas of the economy. The MoU was signed in Abuja on Wednesday, 18th December 2024. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike thanked the Governors of the 36 States, Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF),…
***Debunks Allegation Of Inhumane Treatment, Justifies Use of Leg Restraints The Nigeria Police Force is aware of a viral video of one Vincent Makinde in leg restraint claiming he is an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) detained without cause, and a subsequent demand of his release by the renowned legal luminary and Human Rights Activist, Mr Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The police hereby clarify that contrary to the erroneous narrative, Vincent Makinde was dismissed as a Police Inspector from the Nigeria Police Force in 2022 following a thorough investigation and orderly room trial due to several serious…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Management has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Chief Superintendent of Customs, National Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday for the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi. This significant decision was ratified during the 10th Management meeting, chaired by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on November 29, 2024. The comprehensive promotion list encompasses both General Duty and Support Staff who excelled in the 2024 promotion exercise. Specifically, 346 General Duty and 384 Support Staff…
The Nigeria Police Force is pleased to announce its 2024 annual Christmas Carol and Service of Songs Programme, scheduled to hold by 5pm on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the NPF Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. This year’s carol promises to be a spiritually uplifting and memorable occasion as we usher in the festive season with hymns, prayers, and thanksgiving. The programme reflects the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to foster peace, unity, and community spirit among officers, their families, and the general public. The Nigeria Police will be deeply honoured to have the First Lady of the Federal Republic…
***Advises MDAs To Adopt Initiative As Requirement For Official Address By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has concluded arrangements for the implementation of the Local Government Proof of Address System (POA) across the 774 Local Government Areas in a bid to boost national security, economic planning and strengthen the nation’s national identity management. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made the disclosure at the Stakeholder’s Meeting for the Activation and Implementation of the Local Government Proof of Address System. In attendance were some key stakeholders from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Association of Local Governments…
By Miriam Humbe The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed, has directed Commanding Officers to make Mobile Court operations a critical part of the end-of-year enforcement. This is another proactive approach by the FRSC towards maintaining sanity and reducing incidences of road traffic crashes on the highways during this festive season and beyond. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer at the Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The FRSC said that the directive had become very necessary because Mobile Court operations helped to promptly prosecute…
By Miriam Humbe Following increasing cross-country vehicular movement as the Christmas festivities draw near, the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has flagged off “Operation Eagle Eye”. Nkechi Isa, FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The campaign carried out in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), is aimed at ensuring that motorists drive to stay safe during the holidays. Flagging off the campaign at the Jabi Motor Park, the Acting Director General of FEMD, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed, appealed to commercial motorists to avoid overloading, over speeding, flouting traffic rules, and reckless driving…
***Arrests 128 Hoodlums With Dangerous Weapons, Foil Car Theft By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has said that it remains vigilant and proactive, as the festive season approaches, ramping up its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. In a series of proactive measures, the Force has intensified its operations, leading to numerous successful raids, arrests and recoveries. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters Abuja, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to emplace…