With the goal of improving market access for the nation’s exports of agricultural and health products, Nigeria is set to establish the Standards Trade Development Facility (STDF), which will unite governmental and private sector players. Technical assistance and capacity building support are to be provided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC). To assist Nigerian farmers in producing agricultural products that would have seamless market access overseas, the country requested the STDF, and Capacity Building Support, from the World Trade Organisation (WTO), sequel to the growing concern over Nigeria’s agricultural exports being repeatedly rejected, particularly…
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In furtherance of our zero tolerance for corruption and extortion, we wish to update the general public on an alleged case of armed robbery, abduction, and extortion carried out by some policemen against one Omoh Oshoke, an Abuja resident. The trio identified as Inspectors Francis Ahuean, Semiu Agbaakin, and Osagie Efford, all attached to the FID-STS, have been arrested, investigated and are currently undergoing trial. In the same vein, the accomplices including one Elizabeth Amos Busayo, the POS operator and one Thomas Michael, who acted as an informant for the offending police officers, have also been arrested and are currently…
By Miriam Humbe The Batta kingdom of Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State has thrown its weight behind the global advocacy for gender inclusion for accelerated development at all levels. His Royal Majesty, the Hama Batta, Humon Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke ( DIYOSHIFATO ,TIKULO BATTA , KPANGGASHYE ) stated this while identifying and showing solidarity with women all over the world on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. The monarch paid special tributes to women in Batta kingdom in particular and Nigeria at large for their strengths, resilience and enormous contributions to nation building. The Royal father noted that…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt.Hon.Ekperikpe Ekpo has charged members of the Governing Council of the Midstream Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, (MDGIF) to work together to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s Gas Sector and propel Nigeria to a new height of economic prosperity. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Minister who is also the Chairman of the Council gave the charge in his address during the inauguration meeting of the members of the governing council of Midstream…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has expressed the Federal Government’s pledge to resolve the ownership dispute around the Atala Oil Field belonging to Bayelsa State and other oil field disputes in the country. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. Sen. Lokpobiri gave the pledge during a courtesy visit by the delegation from Bayelsa State Government led by the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri to his office in Abuja. The Minister expressed the Federal Government’s willingness…
…As Police Reaffirms Prosecution of Chioma, No Sentiment In Law The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the Erisco Tomato matter. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Police said that the involvement of Mrs. Chioma warranted scrutiny as she stands accused of violating some salient parts of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 as preliminary investigations conducted have unearthed compelling evidence indicating Mrs. Chioma’s alleged role in the violation of extant laws, particularly those related to the proper use…
…As IGP Optimistic of Better Policing System in Nigeria The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, representing Nigeria with distinction at the 14th World Police Summit in Dubai, actively engaged in the summit’s proceedings, showcasing Nigeria’s commitment to international policing standards. In a significant development, following the summit, IGP Egbetokun was warmly received at the Dubai Police Headquarters on March 8th by Lt. Gen. Abdulla Khalifa Obaid Al Marri, the esteemed Commander-In-Chief of Dubai Police, and the Dubai Management team. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), revealed this in a statement signed on Friday. The…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has inaugurated the Committee on the implementation of the recommendations on the review of reports and White Papers on Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions. Director Information, OSGF, Segun Imohiosen revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, inaugurated the Committee on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Akume stressed that the implementation of the White Papers on the report which would involve the merger, relocation, subsuming or scrapping of some Parastatals, Agencies, and Commissions was aimed at reducing…
The Council of Former Permanent Secretaries, (CORFEPS) has conferred the Grand Patron of CORFEPS on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of activities marking its week. Director, Information, Segun Imohiosen revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At the investiture, the President who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, thanked the Council for the award conferred on him. He described it as a commendable decision that demonstrated a collective determination by tested technocrats and professions, to engage meaningfully with government. Tinubu assured that his administration was committed to address myriads of…
Representative of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) MD/CE, Bello Hassan, Executive Director Corporate Services, Mrs. Emily C. Osuji receives the “Financial Institution of the Year 2023 Award” from Silverbird TV Head Business Desk, Mr. David Ubabudike at the 2023 Silverbird Awards held in Lagos.
…. Orders Them To Enter Defence By Miriam Humbe Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has overruled the no case submission made by Professor Cyril Ndifon and his lawyer, Barrister Sunny Anyanwu in the case instituted against them by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). ICPC’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Commission is prosecuting Ndifon and Anyanwu over alleged sexual misconduct and attempt to perverse the cause of justice contrary to Sections 8, 18 and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act,…
By Miriam Humbe The Benue State government has ordered security agencies in the State to commence the full implementation of the state’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law (2017). Sir Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, revealed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The order is coming after the State Security Council a few weeks ago, gave herders a 14 days ultimatum to return their cattle to wherever they came from, if they were not willing to practice ranching. Addressing newsmen during a press briefing at the old Banquet…