By Miriam Humbe Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi as he gets elected into the board of the World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO). This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu described Ogunyemi’s election as a proud moment for Nigeria and a recognition of the ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the country’s economy for a brighter future. The President said: “The prestigious election marks a…
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***Presents Awards To Outstanding Participants By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government in collaboration with Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited has trained 100 Federal Civil Servants at the directorate level on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) under its ICT for Change Training programme and awarded prizes to outstanding participants. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, thanked the Company for training more than 3,000 civil servants from different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on ICT since the commencement of the collaboration. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations In the Office of the Secretary to the…
By Miriam Humbe In furtherance of its resolve to enhance the development, penetration, and utilization of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources, the Federal Government on Wednesday, in Abuja inaugurated two Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to drive the objectives of the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP). The TWGs, comprising NGEP/National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and NGEP/Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), were inaugurated by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella. Chris Ugwuegbulam, the Assistant Director, Information in the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. In his inauguration address,…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has officially launched its Performance Management System (PMS). This initiative, spearheaded by the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, aligns with the Civil Service Strategic Implementation Plan 2021-2025. Adebayo Thomas, the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Humsimedia Online gathered that this was in a landmark move to enhance accountability and efficiency within the civil service. During the launch, Permanent Secretary, Amb. Nura Abba Rimi highlighted the transformative impact of the PMS on public service delivery.…
By Miriam Humbe The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has appealed to secondary schools in the FCT to establish Disaster Management Clubs. Nkechi Isa, the Head, Public Affairs at FEMD disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At an event to mark the 2024 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, (IDDRR), the Ag. Director General of FEMD, Engr Abdulrahman Mohammed made the appeal at the Model Secondary School, Maitama. Represented by the Head of Forecasting, Response, and Mitigation of FEMD, Mr Mark Nyam, Abdulrahman said this would equip the students with the basic skills needed to mitigate the impact…
The African Public Relations Association (APRA), in collaboration with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa, is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth annual study, in their third year of partnership. This year’s research, carried out by Reputation Matters, focuses on the evolving landscape of PR and Communications practice across Africa. The flagship study aimed to capture comprehensive demographic data on the industry while exploring critical issues such as ethical practices, PR’s role in business, talent management, remote work, and future challenges. PR professionals across Africa are invited to participate in the survey, which takes just a…
By Miriam Humbe Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, (FMITI), Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi has urged the Nigerian workforce to continue delivering exceptional service to the nation. Adebayo Lawrence Thomas, the Director of Press and Public Relations In the FMITI disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. Speaking at the 2024 Global Customer Service Week celebration in Abuja, Amb. Rimi emphasized the importance of recognizing and rewarding employees whose outstanding contributions have significantly boosted the country’s fortunes. Represented by Mrs Anietie Umoessien, Director, Industrial Dev Department, Amb. Rimi highlighted the theme of this year’s…
***As IGP Reaffirms Dedication to Personnel Well-being The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has approved the immediate payment of relief funds to the families of officers that were involved in a fatal motor accident on 24th September 2024 while returning from the Edo Elections Special Duty to Kano State Command. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The accident which occurred along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, Karfi Kura, had resulted in the loss of 5 officers, with 11 hospitalised after the accident. Eight individuals have…
By Miriam Humbe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has re-affirmed Federal Government’s sustained commitment to reposition the nation’s education sector for sustainable development. Senator Akume said that any nation that toys with education is toying with the destiny of its citizens. The SGF made the assertion when a powerful delegation from the leadership of Conference of Alumni Association of Nigerian Universities (CAANU) led by its President, Prof. Yakubu Aboki Ochefu in the company of its past President, Prof. Ahmed Tijjani Mora, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public…
By Miriam Humbe Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Hajia Zubaida Umar has visited Ondo State for an on the spot Assessment of recent flood incident in the state. Upon arrival at the airport, the Director General was received by the Executive Governor of the state, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa who was on his way to travel out of the State for an official engagement. The reception marked the beginning of the visit, aimed at discussing key issues related to disaster management, emergency preparedness, and the State’s response strategies. After the meeting with the Governor at the Airport,…
By Nana Musa The Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Dr Chioma Ejikeme, has reiterated the commitment to service delivery for pensioners. Ejikeme said this during the Customer Service Week, in Abuja on Monday. He said that the Directorate had a mandate to deliver good service delivery to the pensioners. Ejikeme, who was represented by the Director Civil Service Pension Department, Mr Kabir Yusuf, said that the customer service week was important to operations of PTAD. “Customer service is the support that you give to a customer, whether it is an existing customer or potential customer in…
The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The action of the company is in contravention of Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003, and Starlink’s Licence Conditions regarding tariffs. The Commission commenced pre-enforcement action on the licensee on the 3rd of October, 2024. Signed: Reuben Muoka Director, Public Affairs