By Miriam Humbe Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike has said that the University network programme of the Agency was aimed at promoting early weather and Climate warnings to farmers around the university’s vicinity in order to boost agricultural yields. Professor Anosike said this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between NiMet and Greenfield University, Kaduna State, on Monday. He charged the relevant parties to the MoU to endeavour to fulfill all obligations contained in therein. Anosike said: “NiMet is exploring more avenues to reach Nigerian farmers. “This will…
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By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has advocated for protection of the digital ecosystem globally, emphasizing the need to guard against cyber threats and safeguard data integrity on wildlife species. The Minister made the advocacy at the commemoration of the 2024 World Wildlife Day on Tuesday in Abuja . The event was themed: “Connecting people and planet: Exploring Digital Conservation”. *Ibrahim Haruna* Head, Press and Public Relations Unit Balarabe said that the technological advancement had offered unprecedented opportunities to enhance conservation efforts and forge deeper connections between humanity and the natural ecosystem. He said: “We must…
By Miriam Humbe Following public outcry on alleged illegal and illicit transactions through Point-Of-Sale (POS) machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives, the Nigeria Police Force has banned the use of POS machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within Police stations and other Police facilities nationwide. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The ban was aimed at preserving the integrity and security of police operations, forestalling perceived corrupt practices, as well as clearing the Commands/Formations of possible criminal intrusion under…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured of the commitment of his leadership to improved welfare package for every officer of the Nigeria Police Force in all areas. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The IGP disclosed this while commissioning a new block of wards and a physiotherapy department building at the Police Hospital, Eleyele, Ibadan on Sunday 3rd March, 2024. The commissioning was part of the drives towards improved welfare for all officers of…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has praised the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) for its significant achievements in safeguarding depositors from the adverse impacts of bank failures. Director, Communication & Public Affairs of the NDIC, Bashir A. Nuhu revealed this in a statement to the press. He commended NDIC for consistently supporting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in overseeing the banking sector and contributing to the stability of the nation’s financial system. The Minister gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Management of the Corporation in Abuja. He said…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that its attention had been drawn to media reports on Sunday alleging that the Agency’s warehouse in Abuja was looted by some hoodlums. NEMA’s Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel said in a statement that the looted warehouse does not belong to NEMA. Ezekiel said: “This is to clarify that the looted warehouse does not belong to NEMA. “However, the Agency sympathizes with owners of the looted facility. “To forestall any security breach at NEMA facilities, the Director General Mustapha Habib Ahmed has directed Zonal Directors and Heads of…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured the Canadian Government of its commitment to consolidate on the existing relationship with the country on the heels of their bilateral ties for mutual economic benefits in agricultural development. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this remark while receiving in audience the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Jamie Christoff in company of the Canadian Political Attache to Nigeria, Mr. Michael Murphy in his office. A statement signed on Saturday by the Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
By Miriam Humbe President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said that the Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL), is a trail blazer of local content values. DIL, under the visionary leadership of the foremost Business man, Aliko Dangote, has been championing the cause of local content and contributing significantly to the economic growth of Nigeria and the African continent as a whole. He was represented at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair by his Special Adviser, Fatima Wali-Abdulrahman. She said local content, at its core, is about harnessing the potential within a country’s borders for the benefit of its people. She…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, H.E. George Akume delivering his closing remarks during the closing ceremony of the 7th edition of Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to remain committed to the ideals of energy security, transition to sustainable practices and financial viability of the country’s energy sector. Akume made the call at the closing ceremony of the 7th edition of the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume on Friday, harped on the need to remain committed to the ideals of energy security, transition to sustainable practices, and the financial viability of our energy sector. Senator Akume said this on Friday while speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the just concluded 7th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024). He said the theme for this year’s summit, “Navigating the New Energy World Order: Security, Transition, and Finance,” underscored the complexities and challenges that our great nation faced in the dynamic landscape…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the death of the former Minister of Education, Prof. Fabian Ngozichukwu Chinedum Osuji, aged, 82. Prof. Osuji was appointed Minister of Education during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo where he played a key role in initiating policies that have impacted positively in the education sector of the country. SGF described the late former Minister as a thorough-bred politician and an experienced scholar. Akume said that Osuji’s love for humanity and passion for the development of University education in…
Following the Strategic Forum on Achieving Safer Schools in Nigeria and the introduction of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual for the Safe School Project on August 9, 2023, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has officially unveiled state-of-the-art security equipment as well as commenced a training programme for State Coordinators of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS) and selected Divisional Police Officers nationwide. It was done as part of the mandate of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the security of lives and property in the country. This was in a bid to reinforce the programme for…