By Dr. Uche Nworah Industry stakeholders viewed the appointment of Prof. Charles Anosike as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as a round peg in a round hole. This is because, before the appointment, he was serving as the Director of the Directorate of Applied Meteorological Services (DAMS), one of the key directorates and engine rooms in the agency. Asked what he would like to be remembered by when he completes his tenure, Prof. Anosike said; “I need to ensure that I create value in NiMet. Value comes in different forms. The…
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Tunde Bakare The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, January 13, 2025 commenced a four-day training of officers of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, LACC, at its Academy in Karu, Abuja. The training, which focuses on Financial Crimes and Investigative Report Writing, is designed to strengthen and deepen the capacities of officers of LACC for broad-based investigation and analysis of different types of financial crimes. In a welcome address to the trainees, Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede emphasized the optimal importance of knowledge and training, stressing that “knowledge is better than physical strength; therefore, I believe that your coming here is…
Tunde Bakare Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet- related fraud. Items recovered from them include one Lexus car, laptops and phones. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Tunde Bakare The Kano Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Commander of the EFCC, CE Ibrahim Shazali has called on institutions of higher learning across the country, to introduce anti-corruption courses as a core requirement for all first-year students, in order to equip undergraduates with the necessary knowledge and understanding about the pervasive issue of corruption in the country and the significant roles they can play in combating it. Shazali made the call in Kano on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 while receiving the Vice-Chancellor of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Professor Mukhtar Attiku Kurawa , who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. According to…
Yemisi Izuora First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reacted to some media report regarding commercial transaction between the Bank and General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) that is currently a subject of litigation. The Bank states that as a responsible and law-abiding corporate citizen of Nigeria with utmost respect for the Courts, it will not be able to offer comments on issues which are pending for determination by the courts, as such issues are sub-judice. However, the Bank said it is constrained to issue the following clarifications to correct the sponsored but false narratives on the matter presented…
Joseph Bakare The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has entered into strategic alliance with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), resulting in formal execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Speaking at the event the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Aminu Maida, said the collaboration will strengthen the resolve of both institutions to protect the Nigerian consumer, especially in the communications industry. Maida said, “Today, we celebrate the beginning of a strategic partnership between two critical regulatory institutions, each committed to advancing the welfare of the Nigerian people through fair competition and robust consumer protection frameworks.…
Francesca Odimgbe The Lagos State Government said it vaccinated 3,595,461million children against measles in 2024 while a total of 20,366,405million Lagosians received the yellow fever vaccine in the same year. The figures were revealed on Tuesday at a briefing by the Supervising Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Abimbola Bowale, while giving a report on the success story of the November Supplemental Immunisation Activities and the Polio Outbreak Response during the 2024 Measles and Yellow Fever Mass Vaccination Campaign. While celebrating the success of the vaccination campaign, Bowale said that the ‘campaign was a testament to the…
Moses Ofodeme Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on the 14 January 2025, received the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fact-finding team led by the Director of Coordination and Cooperation of the Civil-Military Relations Branch in the NAF, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, at the Government House, Gusau. The Governor, reaffirmed his unwavering support for the military, particularly the NAF, in their ongoing operations against banditry. Acknowledging the complexities of military engagements, he noted that while collateral damage is regrettable, it is often an unintended consequence in the fight against insurgency. The Governor emphasized his understanding that the incident was not…
Ken Okeke The Director General and Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO ) of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, was conferred with an honourary doctorate by the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote received the honourary doctoral at the University’s 10th Convocation in Abuja on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. The conferment of the honorary doctorate on Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote is in recognition of her immense contributions to nation-building, particularly her sterling performance in identity management. She has transformed the identity management space of the country within a short time of her…
Joseph Bakare The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for more support and cooperation for the Nigerian Armed Forces in their efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property in the country. Abbas said that as Nigerians remember the fallen heroes of the Armed Forces, the government will continue to strengthen the security outfit for the unity and prosperity of the country. The Speaker’s message is in commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, which is celebrated on January 15 every year. The Speaker, who noted that there cannot be economic…