The Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Umara Zulum and the people of Borno state of the Federal government’s unalloyed support on the aftermath of the catastrophic and devastating flood that recently occurred in Maiduguri metropolis and other areas of the state. The Minister gave the assurances while on a courtesy visit to the Governor of Borno State in his office for on- the -spot assessment of the flood incident that ravaged the state. Abbas Lawal disclosed that the team from the Federal Ministry of Environment which comprises of Pollution Control and…
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The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is upgrading its weather presentation infrastructure to cutting-edge 4K resolution. The transformative initiative is being implemented in partnership with global technology leader Chyron and will be launched in November 2024. The project will significantly enhance NiMet’s weather presentation capabilities, and marks a critical milestone in the agency’s commitment to delivering world-class meteorological services. NiMet will integrate Chyron’s state-of-the-art weather presentation solutions, bringing enhanced processing power, dynamic real-time graphics, and high-definition displays to its broadcasts. The move to 4K resolution will ensure sharper, more detailed visuals, giving Nigerians access to superior weather data that is clear,…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government of Nigeria has received 50 tons of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support persons affected by recent floods. The relief materials, delivered to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, were handed over by the UAE Ambassador, Salem Alshamsi. He said that the donation, initiated by UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, reflected the UAE’s ongoing commitment to assisting countries impacted by natural disasters. Top officials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) received the items on…
***As IGP Orders Arrest, Investigation The Nigeria Police Force has been made aware of a recent video evidencing political comment by an individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, which has been circulating on social media platforms. The NPF strongly condemns this act and clarifies that the individual is not a regular officer of the Nigeria Police Force, but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company. Supernumerary Police Officers are private individuals trained by the Nigeria Police for specific security functions, primarily within their place of employment. They are not…
***Reassures Of Continuous Support Towards Rescue Operations The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has sympathized with the Government and good people of Borno State on the loss of lives and property to the devastating flood that occurred in the state on Monday 9th September, 2024. The IGP expresses great concerns on this disaster that has also internally displaced many residents who have been counting their losses, while extending his sympathy to families who have lost their loved ones. He prays they find solace in these hard times. The IGP hereby reassures the good people of Borno State that…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Professor Charles Anosike, on Tuesday, 10th September 2024 attended the Annual Civil-Military Conference, which held at the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja. The conference was the themed: “Whole-of-society Approach to National Security and Development”. It was aimed to consolidate the gains of the 2023 edition, build public trust, enhance aviation and space safety, counter fake news, blackmail, and extremist propaganda, improve the coordination of Military and Civilian stakeholders across communities, and address migration…
By Miriam Humbe A team from Vaisala of Finland comprising James Gadiner, Kimmo Ristolainen and Vesa Koivula from Vaisala, and Alexandre Bonnes from Meteo France International (MFI) of France recently undertook a three-day working visit to NiMet. Humsimedia Online gathered that this was as part of the ongoing efforts by the management of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), under the Director General/Chief Executive Officer, and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Prof Charles Anosike, to reposition the Agency, improve operational efficiency and end – to-end service delivery. The visit followed earlier meetings in June 2024 held in Geneva,…
By Miriam Humbe In an unprecedented move within Nigeria’s anti-corruption sector, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has made history as the first Chairman of any Nigerian anti-graft agency to lead a prosecution in Court personally. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. During his inaugural press briefing in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu pledged to actively participate in the prosecution of key cases to reinforce the Commission’s mission. He said: “I will lead by example.…
***Seals Weighting Scale In Shoprite – Warns Against Malpractices Federal Government has commenced a nationwide Inspection and Monitoring of businesses in the 36 states of the federation to ensure compliance to established clear standards and regulations for pricing, weights, and measurements. This exercise started today with unannounced audits of some public and private business premises in Abuja. Speaking to newsmen during the exercise in the FCT, Permanent secretary Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and investment Amb. Nura Abba Rimi said this is the beginning of a nationwide activity. He said that the activity is part of the renewed hope agenda…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government has signed the implementation agreement with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, signed the agreement in Abuja on Thursday. “FCDO objectives are to deliver honest reliable investment, provide women and girls with the freedom they need to succeed, stepping up life-saving support in times of crisis and promoting sustainable economic development. “The objective were part of the UK’s broader commitment to supporting a more stable inclusive, resilient, healthy and prosperous country with a focus on partnership and mutual accountability,” Bagudu said. He…
By Miriam Humbe The weight and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, (FMITI) on Thursday, went round some shopping Malls and petrol stations within the Abuja metropolis to verify pricing and measurements. The surveillance was led by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Nasiru Abbas, Director of Measures and Weights, Olajide Bamidele, other deputy directors and staff of the Ministry and accompanied by journalists. Humsimedia Online gathered that the surveillance is an annual exercise by the Ministry, aimed at protecting the consumer from unwholesome practices in the business environment. The team’s first port of call was…
By Miriam Humbe Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has proposed excluding the prerogative of mercy in corruption cases during the next constitutional amendment. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsimedia Online gathered that the prerogative of mercy is a power granted to the President under Section 175 and to Governors under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), allowing them to pardon or commute the sentences of convicted individuals. Speaking at a one-day conference organized by…