By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency- NiMet, and the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa – MOWCA, have agreed on joint action to promote maritime weather observation, early warnings, and capacity building (focusing on Marine Meteorology) for MOWCA member states. This formed part of the agreement in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by NiMet and MOWCA in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, 5th December 2024. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike said that NiMet will also leverage MOWCA’s mandate and reach to enhance its service delivery. Professor Anosike said: Nigeria Meteorological Agency…
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***Offers Insights For Improved Justice, Security Systems In Nigeria By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has been conferred with the excellent leadership award in Anti-Graft campaign. The award was presented to the ICPC’s Boss on Thursday in Lagos at the 2024 Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony organized by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN). Organizers of the event said that Dr. Aliyu was recognised for his exemplary performance in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The ICPC Chairman, who was represented at the event by…
***Charges Officers To Curb Misconduct, Ensure Professionalism By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate posting of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) as heads of Police Zonal Commands of Zones 1, 4 and 9, and also a new AIG to head the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters disclosed this in a statement signed on the Friday. The order covers the deployment of the AIG Suleiman M. Yusuf as AIG Zone 9, Umuahia; AIG Ahmed Ammani as AIG Zone 1,…
By Miriam Humbe Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has revealed that prosecution of cases is the most critical in the fight against corruption. Demola Bakare, ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson disclosed this in a statement. Dr. Aliyu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering his welcome address at a Capacity Building Workshop for Judges on the promotion of public policy and interest of justice in the prosecution of corruption cases and other related offences. The event was organized by the ICPC in collaboration with the…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured partners of the effective maintenance of Environmental Health Data Centre. Balarabe said this in Abuja recently while unveiling and commissioning the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) Electronic Data Centre. Ibrahim Haruna, the Ministry’s Director, Press and Public Relations Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The Minister said that the Centre would enhance service delivery of EHCON, eliminate fake certificates thereby resulting to presentable results from the Centre. He believed that the unveiling of the electronic data centre was a significant step in the commitment…
***Entrepreneurs’ll Shake Up The Nation By Miriam Humbe The Dangote Cement Plc has trained and graduated 46 Solar Energy installers and entrepreneurs. This is in further consolidating on its role as a driver of socio-economic empowerment and sustainable development in Nigeria. Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, Azad Nawabuddin, said the new graduands were ready to “shakeup the nation” in the renewable energy sector of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, which took place at the Dangote Academy, Obajana, Engr. Azad said the Group President, Aliko Dangote, was passionate about youth empowerment as it supports government’s effort in the…
By Miriam Humbe A wave of jubilation swept through Gboko, Benue State, on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc and six host communities signed a historic Community Development Agreement (CDA). The landmark accord, which commits Dangote Cement to multimillion-naira development initiatives, was celebrated as a transformative milestone, with the communities pledging to uphold a peaceful coexistence. His Royal Highness, Ter Gboko, Gabriel Shosum, hailed the pact as the dawn of a new era, affirming that the communities’ longstanding aspirations had been realized. The monarch extended gratitude to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, for addressing the needs of the…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday, made a significant stride in disaster preparedness and response when it launched the Nigerian Hazard Countrywide Risk Analysis 2024. Held at the Fraser Suites, Abuja, the evainent, a landmark in the nation’s emergency management strategy, was graced by prominent stakeholders and dignitaries. In a keynote address, the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, who was the Special Guest of Honour lauded NEMA, UNICEF, and key stakeholders for their collaboration in producing a comprehensive risk analysis document. VP Shettima said: “This initiative marks a critical step towards ensuring preparedness and…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed has applauded the Kwara State Government over its sanctions on a school teacher, Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, who recently assaulted a female Corps Member, serving at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, the State Capital. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Ag. Director, Information & Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Brigadier General Ahmed commended the investigative panel set up by the State Government for its objectivity and fairness in line with the public service rules. He said the Scheme would not condone…
***Mandates Continuous Training On Policing Ethics, Professional Conduct By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun recently issued a directive for the implementation of regular and continuous reorientation courses dedicated to enhancing administrative skills within personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. With a firm dedication to revitalizing the Force and aligning it with contemporary global standards, the IGP emphasized the significance of ongoing training and skills development for police officers during the Passing out Parade of SPU personnel at the…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened its partnership with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to combat the problem of petroleum smuggling in the country. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known at an event on Tuesday, at the Custom’s Abuja headquarters. The CG was represented at the meeting by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Enforcement, Inspection, and Investigation, Timi Bomodi. Bomodi said that the meeting aimed to address the illegal exportation of petroleum products from Nigeria. The partnership was aimed…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria Customs Area Controller of Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, Comptroller Tenny Daniyan on Wednesday said the new customs trading platform B’Odogwu has recorded success since it was rolled out in the area as it’s pilot stage with increased revenue. CSC Muhammad Yakubu, the Customs Public Relations Officer, PTML Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Daniyan told a news conference that the Command’s revenue has increased with the collection of N44.9b in November 2024 which is the highest monthly collection ever made by the command. Daniyan said in addition to over 5 banks…