*Trains ICT Analysts, Enforcement Officers Nationwide For Compliance By Miriam Humbe To enhance national security and curb criminal activities facilitated by the misuse of tinted glass, the Nigeria Police Force has concluded its review of the issuance of tinted glass permits, previously banned in June 2022. Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. He said the ban was initiated due to widespread concerns regarding the role of tinted glass in aiding heinous crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, the illegal transportation of firearms and human trafficking…
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As part of his initiative to emplace a Police Force that is professionally competent, service-driven, rule of law compliant and people-friendly, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has established Complaint Response Units (CRU) in all Police State Commands across the country in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, and organised a 2-day workshop for the heads of this Unit. Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The appointed heads of the states’ CRU assembled on the FCT Abuja on the 21st…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Adamu Aliyu SAN, has ascribed the current economic challenges faced by the nation to corruption. A statement signed by ICPC’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua on Thursday revealed that the ICPC Chairman said this during a courtesy visit by members of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) to the Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday. Dr. Aliyu who was represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu, said that Nigeria was facing the realities of corruption, which had drastically affected the development…
Stakeholders at the ongoing workshop in the nation’s gas sector By Miriam Humbe Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo on Thursday said that with over 208 trillion cubic feet in proven Gas Reserves, Nigeria has no business with Energy Poverty. He said that it was imperative for all to rise up as a people to tackle these challenges head-on. The Minister said this in a speech at the ongoing workshop with internal stakeholders in the nation’s gas sector. The Workshop was aimed at repositioning the Nigerian Gas Sector for optimal performance, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Salako has pledged to support the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, (NDPC ), on its mandate of Data Protection in the Country. The Minister disclosed this during an official working visit to the Federal Ministry of Environment by the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Vincent Olatuji and his entourage in Abuja. Salako said that data collection was important, and it enhances decision making process in the country. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Data Protection bill into law two weeks after his assumption of office, emphasizing that Data…
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has appealed for urgent global response to biodiversity crisis and seek more financial support for ECOWAS to realize the 30 by 30 Vision. The Minister said this at the ECOWAS coordination meeting on expanding and strengthening ECOWAS Protected Area (Mapping out ECOWAS Contribution to 30 by 30) going on in Abuja. Ibrahim Haruna, Head, Press and Public Relations Unit in the Ministry revealed this in a statement. Salako said that the vision of Nigeria and the rest of ECOWAS was to ensure that the World truly united and responded as…
The Federal Government has indicated commitment to strengthen its bilateral ties with the Republic of Türkiye on key infrastructure for mutual economic development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this known while receiving in audience the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Hidayet Bayraktar in company of his Deputy, Mr. Burak Hamarat in his Office. Director, Information in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. SGF said that Nigeria and Türkiye shared a rich history of mutual cooperation on mutually beneficial areas as being exemplified by their membership in multilateral…
– Press Release – Government has reviewed the commitments made with the Organized Labour in the agreement entered with Labour and wish to state that very substantial progress has been made in the following areas: (i) On the payment of wage award of N35,000 for Six Months, Government has so far paid for four months up to 31st December, 2023. The remaining two months of January and February, 2024 are being processed. (ii) On the Minimum Wage Committee, Government has on 30th January, 2024, inaugurated a 37 Member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage to review and come up with…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised not to rest on its laurels in ensuring that those tasked with the execution of constituency projects in the country do what is right at all times. Spokesperson for the ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The Commission made this pledge on Wednesday when it hosted to a delegation from BudgIT Nigeria, led by its Country Representative, Mr. Gabriel Okeowo. Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu noted that the issue of constituency projects was germane as some…
In an effort to maintain the highest standards of integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has sternly condemned any form of extortion and issued a clear warning to all officers against using or dropping his name for such nefarious activities. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP expressed deep concern, emphasizing that such actions tarnished the reputation of his person and the Police Force, thereby eroding public trust. The IGP emphasized that any officer found guilty of…
By Nana Musa The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has launched a N100 billion project preparation fund to stimulate investments in Nigeria. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of MOFI, Mr Amstrong Takang said at the Public Wealth Management Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. “As part of a broader strategy to deal with these challenges, MOFI have the trusted custodian and the shareholder for the Federal Government of Nigeria’s investment assets is executing a number of initiatives aimed at contributing towards building a more inclusive and sustainable economy. “The conference will foster collaboration among stakeholders, facilitating the exchange of insights, experiences, and…
By Nana Musa The National PenCom Commission (PenCom) has recovered N12.93 billion unremitted contributions, imposed N12.52 billion fines on defaulters, which resulted to a total sum of N25.45 billion. PenCom Head, Corporate Communications Department, Mr Ibrahim Buwai, who disclosed the figures at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), in Abuja. He said under the Pension Reforms Act, which remained the provision for enforcement, late remittances attract penalties and interest of two per cent monthly. “All recoveries go directly into the affected Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) holders. Nobody takes a penny, not Pension Fund…