Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike were among participants in the just concluded Aeronautical Meteorology Scientific Conference (AeroMetSci-2024) organized by the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM). The conference which gathered professionals and industry players within the WMO, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Academics, Research, and Aviation Communities held at WMO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and lasted from 21 to 25…
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By Nana Musa The Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS), says if their conditions are not resolved Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) will be their new homes. The National Chairman of the Union, Mr Sylva Nwaiwu, said this during a peaceful protest by the union to the OAGF in Abuja on Wednesday. He urged the Federal Government (FG) to release the funds for the payments of the accrued rights and the payments of pension increments to pensioners of this sector. “We have just submitted our letter to the accountant general of the federation.…
Sunday Akin Dare, appointed as the Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on October 23, 2024, served as the Nigerian Minister of Youth & Sports from 2019 to 2023. He previously held the position of Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) between 2016 and 2019, where he managed the NCC’s interactions with public and private sector stakeholders. He was the Chief of Staff/Special Adviser on media to President Tinubu when he was the leader of the APC. In 2009, Dare was appointed Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister…
***IGP Orders Heightened Police Presence In Conflict Zones The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) strongly condemns the recent violence in Amagba Community, Edo State, resulting in the tragic death of Mr. Israel Ogbeide. His body was discovered on October 19, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, bearing a fatal gunshot wound. Preliminary investigations suggest that this unfortunate incident is connected to a longstanding dispute between the Amagba and Obagie communities. In response to this grievous occurrence, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ensure that those…
By Miriam Humbe The FCT Emergency Management Department, (FEMD), is in collaboration with the National Space Research and Development Agency, (NASRDA), to strengthen its emergency response. The Ag. Director General of FEMD, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to NASRDA in Abuja. Nkechi Isa, the Head, Public Affairs of FEMD disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Engr. Abdulrahman said that NARSDA’s capabilities in satellite imagery, geospatial analysis and communication technology offer vital tools that can enhance FEMD disaster preparedness, response and recovery. He further said that by integrating NARSDA’s advanced space-based data…
Ladi Patrick-Okwoli By Lina Ama Special Needs News (SNN), a leading media platform advocating for persons with disabilities has called for the continuous training of teachers, parents, counselors and other stakeholders on inclusive education. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SNN, Mrs. Ladi Patrick-Okwoli made the call during a workshop organized in collaboration with Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Patrick-Okwoli emphasized the critical need for regular teacher training to cater to the unique needs of children with disabilities. She noted that disability should not be viewed as a barrier to success, but as a challenge that…
***Harps On Standardized Training, Modern Policing Techniques By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the implementation of a Revised Training Curriculum for all police recruits. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Humsimedia Online gathered that this is a significant step towards enhancing the professionalism and operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. This new training curricular, when fully implemented would prepare the recruits for the challenges to be faced in the course of policing a complex society like Nigeria, and how to best…
By Miriam Humbe Aviation stakeholders at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja have concluded their Quality Management System (QMS) meeting with the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike. The Director General assured the stakeholders of NiMet’s commitment to delivering high-quality meteorological services that meet the specific needs of the sector. The meeting which was held on Monday, 21st October 2024, at the Hajj Centre, Domestic Airport Private Wing of the airport drew participants from the following agencies; Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said that it is addressing the ongoing concerns surrounding the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos). Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director, Special Duties & Strategic Communication disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsimedia Online gathered that the FCCPC’s intervention became crucial, following widespread consumer complaints. It was also gathered that the intervention was pursuant to Sections 17(j), (l) (s), 116 (2), 124, 125, 138 and 155 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. Recent announcements…
***As Police Procures Additional Operational Assets By Miriam Humbe As part of a broader initiative aimed at improving personnel welfare, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is set to commission several ultra-modern police barracks, buildings, and command headquarters across various states in the country. These include Adamawa, Sokoto, Jigawa, Nassarawa, and Katsina. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Other structures like Police Stations, Area Command Headquarters and office accommodations are also billed for commissioning in some states, in continuation of the commissioning process to create a supportive…
By Miriam Humbe The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo appreciated the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for the Agency’s prompt response to the flood situation in the State. The Governor gave the appreciation during the visit of NEMA’s Director General, Mrs Zubaida Umar to Lokoja. Gov. Ododo who was represented by the his Deputy Elder Joel Salifu said the response by NEMA was reassuring of the efforts by the Federal Government to assist the state to address the impact of the flood disaster. He therefore, appealed to the Federal Government to find lasting solution to the recurrent incident…
By Miriam Humbe Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Senator Kanu Agabi, has called on Nigerians with funds stashed abroad to repatriate them to help boost the nation’s economy. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by Demola Bakare, Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission. Speaking on Ethicspod, a podcast recently launched by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Agabi urged that “whether the money was obtained legitimately or illegitimately, it doesn’t matter”, to bring the money home for developmental purposes, he said. The former Minister emphasized that fear of retribution from anti-corruption agencies has…