By Miriam Humbe A Non-Governmental Organization, Advocacy for Women With Disabilities Initiative AWWDI, has said it is committed to addressing gender-based violence and disability discrimination. Damilare Odumedu said this while addressing the press in Abuja. Odumedu said that while annual observances were crucial for raising awareness, AWWDI was committed to advocating for the rights, safety, and dignity of women with disabilities on a daily basis. She said: “The 16 days of activism is a global campaign aimed at addressing gender-based violence, and it holds particular significance for women with disabilities, who are at the risk of experiencing violence at disproportionate…
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By Miriam Humbe Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has said that the Petroleum Industry was critical to Nigeria’s monetary and fiscal policy environment with crude oil contributing about 90% of the Nation’s foreign exchange and up to 65% of Government’s revenue. Christopher Ugwuegbulam, the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The Minister highlighted in his keynote address that the new Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) repealed about 10 Acts of the National Assembly relating to oil and gas industry and consolidates those laws into a single…
The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada has ordered the ban on sale and unauthorized use of fireworks (knockouts or Banger, Agaba and Nnabor) in the State. The ban is in line with the provisions of the law and seeks to prevent incidents of fire outbreaks, injuries, public disturbances and other criminal activities often associated with these items. The Commissioner of Police, therefore, warns dealers and users of knockouts to desist forthwith and urged parents and guardians to discourage their children and wards from buying and igniting fireworks as anyone caught would be made to face the…
The Nigeria Customs Service pilot phase of B’Odogwu trade modernization software is aimed at streamlining Customs documentation and clearance process. Regret to note that good intentions of the management board of Nigeria Customs are being undermined by human elements forces. Let it be on record that the concept of Renewed Hope of the present administration is targeted towards creating greater opportunities for Nigerians to do things by themselves. To achieve this objective, we must understand that it entails hard work, commitment, sacrifices and patriotism. Therefore, the era of creating food for the boys must be jettisoned and local content created…
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, has reiterated commitment towards achieving the developmental goals set by the President Bola Tinubu. Bagudu said this at the presentation of the 1st-3rd quarters performance assessment on implementation of the eight presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables, in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables were central to government’s agenda. He said that they served as the cornerstone of efforts to transform the nation, both immediate needs and laying the foundation for long-term sustainable growth. According to him, each priority has been carefully…
By Saadatu Muhammed Despite the best of efforts, natural calamities and man-made catastrophes do occur from time to time in various parts of the country’s vast geographical landscape and diverse socioeconomic activities. However, the scale and impact of these disasters have been especially devastating in 2024. This article explores the recent fire disasters in Nigeria, their far-reaching consequences, and the critical need for proactive measures to mitigate such risks. Fire remains one of Nigeria’s most destructive natural disasters, wreaking havoc annualy in states, displacing thousands of residents, and disrupting livelihoods. This year, 2024, the situation has worsened, with even more…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service Zone ‘C’ with headquarters in Port Harcourt has received ACG Sambo Kaliel Dangaladima as her new Zonal Coordinator. CSC FI Uba, the Zonal Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday for the Zonal Coordinator, Zone C’, Port Harcourt. In a brief handing over ceremony held in Port Harcourt on Monday 9 December, 2024, the out- gone Zonal Coordinator ACG Charles Orbih who now heads Zone A as the new Zonal Coordinator expressed delight over the deployment of Dangaladima to the Zone, describing him as the man best fit for…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has told Corps Members to settle down in their various host communities after the Orientation Exercise and learn the culture and traditions of their hosts. The DG gave this advice in his address to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream One Corps Members at Bayelsa State Orientation Camp in Boro town, Kaiama Local Government Area of the State. Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. He urged them to contribute meaningfully to the development…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has urged stakeholders from all sectors to collaborate in fostering accountability and combating procurement fraud in Nigeria. Demola Bakare, the Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Speaking at the Close-out and Journalism Award Ceremony of the International Centre for Investigative Journalism (ICIR) Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP) in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu underscored the pivotal role of procurement in public service delivery. The ICPC Boss declared that transparent and honest…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) organized a training session for the Directors and senior management staff of the Agency. The training which was held on Wednesday, 11th December 2024 in collaboration with management consulting firm Balanced Scorecard West Africa, was themed: ‘Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System’. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike declared the session open. He said that management had prioritized staff welfare and capacity development as part of performance management in line with the seven-point agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and also in line with the performance bond signed…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service Zone ‘A’ Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, welcomed its new Zonal Coordinator, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, Charles Orbih. Akanineyene Edeminam, Superintendent of Customs and Zonal Public Relations Officer Zone ‘A’ Headquarters disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. In his inaugural address, ACG Orbih said he was committed to strengthening the zonal structure through teamwork, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. He aligned his objectives with the policy thrust of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, focusing on consolidation, collaboration, and innovation. ACG Orbih brings decades of experience to his new…
By Miriam Humbe The Customs Area Controller of Kebbi Command Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike on Tuesday, extended his hands of blessings to the leaders of tomorrow by paying a charity visit to Gwandu Emirates Primary School in Kebbi State. Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu Superintend of Customs and Public Relation Officer, Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday, for the Customs Area Controller. The Controller donated writing materials such as books, pencils, biros, and foodstuffs to over 1,700 pupils of the famous Gwandu Emirate Model Primary School, Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State. During…