By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) are set to partner on climate action initiatives. This is including setting up an experimental farm and weather station. Both organizations will also explore partnership opportunities in other mutually beneficial areas. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike disclosed this at a meeting with the Acting Vice Chancellor of COOU, Prof. Kate Omenugha on Wednesday. “I commend Prof. Omenugha for birthing the vision for the university to embark on a tree planting campaign. “There is a lot that NiMet and COOU…
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By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and Standard Chartered Bank of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on ways to tackle the menace of financial fraud risk in the country. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. The MoU was signed on Wednesday at the Commission’s Headquarters when some management staff of Standard Chartered Bank ably led by its Executive Director, Compliance and Risk Management, Mr. Siji Adeyinka paid a courtesy call to the ICPC. The ICPC Chairman, Dr.…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen its fight against corruption through collaboration with the Chinese Police. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. This strategic partnership which aimed to leverage advanced technologies and expertise to combat various forms of corruption that plague both nations took place at the boardroom of the ICPC when the Representative of the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Hou Wen Yu, the Counsellor Police Attache paid a…
The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses a trending video depicting a group of persons suspected to be armed terrorists carrying assault rifles and other dangerous weapons with a commentary in Hausa language claiming they were migrating from Benin Republic to Nigeria, which has recently gained significant attention in the news and caused widespread concern. After thorough and detailed video graphic analysis conducted by the NPF Cybercrime Centre, it has been confirmed that the video in question was originally created and circulated on 28th May, 2018. Our findings reveal that the video was recently reposted with a misleading narrative and deliberate…
Permanent Secretary, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, signing the agreement documents while Head, Legal Services Department in the Ministry, Mrs. Kate Olusuyi and Chairman, FOSSREA, Mr. Aliyu Hydar Mijinyawa watched on in Abuja By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources has signed an Agreement on the development of hydrogen with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA). At the signing of agreement ceremony in Abuja, the Chairman, FOSSREA, Mr. Aliu Hydar Mijinyawa said that Hydrogen was a key fuel of the future that would be used, not only in Nigeria but globally. Oluwakemi…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has assured that the Office is on course to digitise its records to promote efficiency in service delivery in line with the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP 2021-2025). Senator Akume made the disclosure at a five-day Workshop on Records Management and Automated Work Process (Paperless) Office for Directors in the OSGF in Abuja. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF revealed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The SGF was represented at the workshop by the Permanent Secretary,…
***Assailant Arraigned in Court, Remanded, Matter Adjourned for Hearing The Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned about the recent reprehensible and grievous assault on a police officer in Lagos State on Saturday 22nd June, 2024 at Chevron Roundabout, Lekki, Lagos State. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed dismay over this incident. The assailant, 47-year-old Oluwaseun Jacobs, a cobbler based in Ajah, has been apprehended, already been arraigned in Court on a three-count charge including assault occasioning bodily harm, and conduct likely to cause breech of peace. The case has been adjourned to July 8, 2024 for…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Save The Children (a non-governmental organisation), to enhance the provision of Early Warning for vulnerable communities in Nigeria. The signing took place at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike said that the partnership would enable NiMet and Save the Children to collaborate on disaster risk reduction projects. Professor Anosike revealed that NiMet was already doing risk assessment mapping, and that both organizations could use the vulnerability map to strengthen what they do. Professor Anosike said that NiMet…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar was at the Nigerian Police Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday and held discussions with the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun towards strengthening partnership between NEMA and the Nigerian Police. The DG NEMA said experience has indicated that disaster sites were potential crime scenes, “and the police has consistently provided NEMA with security and safety cordon to enable life saving search and rescue operations wherever the need arises”. She appreciated the Nigerian Police for being NEMA’s reliable partner in disaster management. Umar said with the…
By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, and the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, attended the North-West Security and Peace Summit in Katsina. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The critical summit brought together key stakeholders from the region, including Governors, traditional rulers, military officials, community leaders, and security experts, to address and deliberate on pressing safety issues for the security of lives and livelihood in the region. While Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was conspicuously missing, other notable attendees included former…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Rose Deffi, a former employee of the National Examination Council (NECO), who was dismissed over allegations of certificate forgery. Demola Bakare, the Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The trial was first scheduled for May 30, 2024, before Honourable Justice G.D. Fwomyon at the Plateau State High Court but was stalled due to the defendant’s absence. The Court ruled that Mrs. Deffi should be served the charge sheet through substituted means and…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is intensifying implementation of quality management standards (QMS) across departments in the agency. This followed the approval by the DG/CEO of the agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, for the training of additional personnel as internal auditors by the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), preparatory to migration to the current International Standard ISO 21001:2018 for Educational Organization Management System. Speaking at the ISO 29990:2010 standard internal audit of processes at NiMet’s Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Oshodi, Lagos, the Head, Quality Management System (QMS), at NiMet, Usman Abdulrahman said: “NiMet Management under the leadership of Professor Charles…