*Desist Or Face Prosecution, SGF Warns The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) has said that it has been brought to its notice, about a certain fraudster, *Mr. Musa Madugu*, who has been defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians with fake appointments and claiming to be representing or being affiliated with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume. Director, Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen made this known in a statement signed on Wednesday. The statement said: “In addition, the fraudster with this phone number,…
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The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ms. Aisha Rimi paid a working visit to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji at the State’s Government House, Ado-Ekiti to kickstart the Nigerian Investment Certification Program for States (NICPS) this year. Ekiti is one of three states selected to pilot the NICPS this year: Ekiti boasts of the highest number of Ph.Ds per capita in Nigeria, demonstrating a commitment to education and knowledge. With vast arable land and a dedicated agriculture processing zone, Ekiti is poised to become a hub for agricultural innovation and development. The State is a hidden gem for eco-tourism,…
Ahead of the public presentation of 2024 seasonal climate prediction (SCP), the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, on Tuesday, hosted stakeholders in Abuja, to discuss the socio-economic impact of the SCP. The stakeholders who cut across different sectors of the economy ranging from aviation, agriculture, oil and gas, construction, marine, insurance and financial services, tourism, academia and so on, praised NiMet for its invaluable services towards Nigeria’s economic development, through release of the SCP over the years. It will be recalled that in 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), released a statement which said; “By heeding to NiMet’s advisory in…
Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has charged Nigerian students to step up and take their place as the agents of change that Nigeria desperately needs to stop corruption especially in schools. A statement signed on Tuesday by the ICPC spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua said that the ICPC boss gave the charge at the inauguration of 30 Students Anti-Corruption Clubs in 30 schools within the Federal Capital Territory. In his keynote address, Dr Aliyu told the students that since they witnessed first-hand incidences of corruption in schools ranging from teachers…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) ‘s attention has been brought to the press release announcing the intended sale of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) Onshore Assets to the Renaissance Group. A group of consortiums consisting of ND Western Limited, Aradel Holdings Plc, The Petrolin Group, FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited and the Waltersmith Group. Our Shell/SNBO Branch of PENGASSAN has further communicated all subsequent information presented to our members by Shell Management on the planned sale. Having appraised the situation, reviewed the presentation and carried out preliminary findings, we wish to…
National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) has enjoined Nigerians to be safety conscious in their activities to protect their lives and property. The Agency also called on Business owners to explore the need for Insurance policy to recoup their losses in case of disasters. Director General of NEMA, Mustapha Habib Ahmed made the call when he visited the scene of Mandilas Building Fire in Lagos island Lagos State. The Director General was represented by Director Search and Rescue, NEMA Headquarters Abuja, Air commodore Kennedy Mataluwo in assessing the impacts of the fire disaster that occurred at the Building which has 14…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has vowed that under his watch, corrupt practices would not be tolerated within the Commission. Spokesperson for ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The Chairman made the vow on Monday while hosting a delegation from the Civil Society Legislative Centre (CISLAC) who were at the headquarters of ICPC on a courtesy visit. He said ICPC would continue to live above board and run a responsible organization that would work within the confines of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Umar Shehu Nadada on behalf of the Inspector–General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, presented cheques worth N41,478,893.00 to thirty-two families of Police operatives who died while in active service and those who sustained varying degrees of injury while discharging their statutory duties. Police Public Relations Officer for Nasarawa State Police Command, DSP Ramhan Nansel revealed this in a statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. The gesture was an initiative of the Inspector-General of Police family welfare insurance and Group life Assurance aimed at improving the…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has expressed deep shock over the demise of the traditional ruler of Sankera in Benue State, Abu King Shuluwa, at the age of 79. This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. King Shuluwa, who was the Tor Sankera and Chairman, Sankera Intermediate Area Traditional Council and a member of the Tiv Area Traditional Council and Benue State Council of Traditional Rulers, dedicated his lifetime to the service of God…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) will partner the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) on capacity building of its meteorologists, scientists and other staff. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Professor Charles Anosike said this in his office on Friday, when members of Maitama-Abuja chapter of the institute paid him a courtesy visit. Welcoming the NIM team led by the chapter Chairman, Engnr. Abdul-Lawal Zubair, Prof. Anosike said: “As a scientific agency, we aim to follow global standards in what we do. In line with the thinking of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), NiMet will support staff…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Cross River State Government have agreed to work out a realistic modality to revive the moribund Tinapa Free Trade Zone owned by the state. The agreement was reached when the new NEPZA Managing Director, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi visited Governor Bassey Otu on Wednesday in Calabar. Head of Corporate Communications, NEPZA, Martins Odeh revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Ogunyemi, expressed delight on the state’s desire to revamp the unique free trade zone ostensibly established to service the entertainment industry. “First, let me appreciate the excellent achievements already recorded by…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is in partnership with Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, to building a weather station in the University. Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike was happy that the relationship with Bells University which began in 2008 was continuing. Anosike said: “The choice of Bells University of Technology is strategic as it will help in downscaling NiMet data to farmers in the state and beyond”. “Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been a friend of NiMet for many years. He has interests in…