By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command attached to State Intelligence Department have arrested one 33 years old Yusuf Idris, of Obi Local Government Council of the state, who resides at Ombi I, Lafia. Idris was arrested for name-dropping the Commissioner of Police Nasarawa State Command, CP Shehu Umar Nadada and defrauding unsuspecting job seekers of their hard earned money under the guise of securing them a job in the Nigeria Police Force and Nasarawa State Hospital Management Board respectively. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed for the…
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By Miriam Humbe Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi has said the Lekki Textile and Garment Special Economic Zone project in the Eyin-Osa area of Epe, Lagos State will generate 5,000 direct and over 20,000 indirect jobs when operational. Martins Odeh, the Head, Corporate Communications at NEPZA disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Dr Ogunyemi, also the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, made the remarks on Friday, while disbursing cash compensation to the seven Eyin-Osa families that contributed the 240.09 Acres of land for this Federal Government project. Represented by…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and BudgIT Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enshrine integrity in the execution of publicly funded projects. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement. The MoU was signed at the Commission’s headquarters on Friday when the BudgIT delegation, led by its Country Representative, Mr. Gabriel Okeowo paid a courtesy call to the ICPC. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN was satisfied with the terms of the agreement as a testament to…
By Miriam Humbe The 2024 Conference of Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Communications Experts held in Asaba, Delta State, from 18th November, finally came to a close on November 21st 2024. The four days conference was capped up with a regimental dinner ceremony to signify the end of the annual conference. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The Conference was themed: “Strengthening the Nigeria Police Force Oversight and Accountability”. It aided in equipping PPROs with the required expertise for effective communication, police accountability, improved human relations and public…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has said that between 2023 and 2024, the Commission received 2,038 petitions, secured 31 convictions, and recovered assets/cash worth N105.82 billion. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the ICPC disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Dr. Aliyu was speaking on Wednesday while hosting members of the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption, led by its Chairman, Prince Kayode Moshood Akiolu, who were on an oversight visit to the Commission. The Chairman said: “The…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has begun preparations for the public unveiling of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction scheduled for the first quarter next year. The Seasonal Climate Prediction provides information about the future outlook of the coming season to help mitigate climate risk, enhance adaptation options to support livelihoods, and ensure sustainable food security. The Seasonal Climate Prediction is an early warning tool in support of the United Nations Initiative, Early Warning for All (EW4ALL) championed by the World Meteorological Organization, (WMO). A Task Team from the Agency that has been working on the 2025 SCP…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources is expected to host the country’s first International Hydrogen Conference. Held in collaboration with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA), the event is to hold from Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th November 2024, at the State House Banquet Hall – Aso Villa in Abuja. Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. This landmark event themed: “Building a Hydrogen Economy for Nigeria” aims to promote hydrogen as a clean energy source with vast potential…
By Miriam Humbe The National Assembly and the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) are in agreement on the urgent need for Free Trade Zone Management Companies and their Enterprises to evolve a more impactful strategy for development and regeneration of their host communities. Martins Odeh, NEPZA’s Head, Corporate Communications, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The concession was reached on Monday when the Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, led the members of the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment on a two-day inspection of activities of some Free Trade Zones located at the Lekki axis…
The Nigeria Police Force regrets to announce the passing of a distinguished officer, Assistant Inspector General of Police Njangor Egbe Njom (Rtd.), who departed this world on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the age of 82. AIG Njangor Egbe Njom (Rtd.), who passed away peacefully in his sleep, was born on March 15, 1942, in Etomi Village, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. He joined the Nigeria Police Force and rose to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, earning a reputation for integrity, commitment, and selflessness throughout his career. He was also a one-time commandant of…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has said that it is committed to repositioning the Nigerian automobile sector, with a call for radical approaches to drive industry transformation. This was emphasized by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, during a briefing with the Director General of the Nigeria Automobile Development and Design Council (NADDC) in Abuja. The Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Adebayo Thomas, disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Senator Enoh highlighted the urgent need to address issues related to spare parts and maintenance to stimulate demand for…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other NiMet management staff held a side meeting with officials of the WMO to discuss areas of mutual interest at the ongoing COP29. A significant focus of the side engagements was the support for Nigeria’s Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) roadmap. This aligns with the United Nations’ initiative to ensure universal early warning systems by 2027. The WMO’s Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) plays…
By Miriam Humbe The Management of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has reactivated the moribund carpentry workshop at the Agency’s Regional Training Center (RTC), in Oshodi, Lagos. The workshop produces furniture and woodwork for the Agency’s use. It also accepts orders from external clients for customized carpentry and furniture works. A visit to the workshop showed the staff busy at work producing in-house Stevenson Screens for use by the Agency. The Stevenson Screen is a type of enclosure or shelter used to house meteorological instruments, such as thermometers, hygrometers, and barometers in a typical meteorological observatory. The screen is designed…