Tunde Bakare The Federal Government through the Ministry of Police Affairs has formally received the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) platform and infrastructure from the European Union/INTERPOL towards enhancing security in the nation and West Africa region. The official handing over ceremony of WAPIS Programme performed by the Interpol Executive Director Police Services to the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs Senator Ibrahim Gaidam at the ECOWAS Secretariat Asokoro, Abuja. The Minister stated that today’s ceremony symbolizes Nigeria’s strong commitment and active role in regional security cooperation through the WAPIS Programme towards sustaining the WAPIS initiative, ensuring enhanced security…
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Tunde Bakare The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Caverton Helicopters have commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI system-wide in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) technology. The six-week training program, which kicked off on Monday 7th of April 2025 at Caverton’s training school in Ikeja, Lagos, is part of the NASENI-Caverton, (NASCAV) ongoing partnership agreement to strengthen the aviation mandate of NASENI. The training is a key component of the SHEFLY project, a pioneering initiative by the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu,…
Yemisi Izuora Nigeria’s pension industry has been identified as one of the fastest growing with the industry Net Asset Value (NAV) rising by 22.65 per cent from N18.36 trillion as of 31 December 2023 to N22.51 trillion as of 31 December 2024. The growth was attributable to additional contributions received and investment income. The Country’s real sector development has grown significantly with funds raised from the sector. According to information provided by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) the Nigerian pension industry has committed a total of ₦5.51 trillion to asset classes that support long-term financing for real sector growth.…
Yemisi Izuora In celebration of the 2025 edition of Global Money Week (GMW), Polaris Bank took its financial literacy advocacy to NANA College, Warri, Delta State, where students received firsthand insights on money management, saving, and investing. The event, held within the school premises, witnessed an impactful engagement led by Mr. Andrew Komori, the Group Head of Polaris Bank, who represented the MD/CEO at the event. Addressing a hall packed with enthusiastic students and faculty members, Mr. Komori delivered a compelling lecture on financial literacy, emphasizing its critical role in shaping a secure and prosperous future. He explained that…
Joyce Onwuka The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call for governments at all levels to prioritise adequate healthcare funding and the adoption of healthy food policies to curb the exposure of Nigerians to unhealthy diets. This it said are aggressively promoted by the sugary drinks and ultra-processed industry and are worsening the country’s non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden. The CAPPA dropped the challenge as the global community acknowledges the occasion of World Health Day (WHD), The 2025 WHD theme Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, focuses on the health of mothers and babies – the foundation of…
Yemisi Izuora The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and stakeholders in the telecommunications sector entered into brainstorming session to draw up a guideline to establish clear, fair, and transparent procedures for managing these funds, ensuring that subscribers maintain rightful access to their purchased credits while providing operators with regulatory clarity. The stakeholder’s forum on the Draft Guidance on Unutilized and Unclaimed Subscribers’ Recharges in the Nigerian Communications Sector became necessary to address challenges facing consumers and operators as well. In her opening remarks, the Head Legal and Regulatory Services At the NCC, Mrs Chizua Whyte, said the Forum represents a crucial…
Yemisi Izuora The immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Mallam Mele Kyari will always be remembered for his resilience and dedicated efforts in transforming the Company. Speaking on the success story of Kyari, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, said that the tenure of Mele Kyari as head of the NNPCL will be remembered for ushering in critical reforms in the oil and gas sector, including the company’s commercial transition, the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), removal of fuel subsidy,…
Engr. Amina Danmadami, the Council Chair, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), in this interview speaks on policy reforms in the energy sector amongst other issues. Excerpts; This year’s theme emphasizes technology, policy, and supply chain excellence. What inspired this multidimensional focus for OLEF 2025? The multidimensional focus for OLEF 2025, centered on technology, policy, and supply chain excellence, was inspired by the evolving landscape of global energy and logistics. As we navigate rapid advancements in digital technologies, it’s clear that innovation alone is not enough. This year’s theme; “Driving Energy Sustainability Through Technology, Policy, and Supply Chain Excellence,” reflects a…
Joseph Bakare A critical step towards implementation of the Electricity Act, 2023 came into effect with the inauguration of the Board of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). The NISO, operations is a significant step in its effort to restructure and strengthen Nigeria’s electricity sector in line with the Act. The NISO, established through the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), as prescribed by the Electricity Act 2003, is responsible for managing market and system operations, including generation scheduling, grid security, and ancillary services, to ensure a reliable and stable electricity grid. The executive and non-executive board…
Uche Cecil Izuora In a significant move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy, Egbin Power, has been identified as the ideal location to host the nation’s first National Data Park and Compute Infrastructure. The Hon Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made this announcement during his visit to the power Plant, where he was received by Group Managing Director, Sahara Power Group, Dr. Kola Adesina (MFR) and the CEO of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, among others. The groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Government, aims to harness the power of reliable energy…