Global, national partners rally support for NDLEA’s alternative development project

Global, national partners rally support for NDLEA’s alternative development project

By Oluwakemi Kindness International partners and local stakeholders in the global effort to combat the scourge of illicit drug trafficking have expressed their preparedness to support the Alternative Development Project of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The Alternative Development Project is an initiative aimed at encouraging illicit drug producers and dealers to engage in lawful and productive business opportunities. They made the commitments in their remarks during the opening […]

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Security

Abducted medical students: IGP assures others in captivity of rescue

By Oluwakemi kindness The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reassured victims of abduction and their relatives of the Force redoubled efforts to ensure their rescue. IGP Egbetokun gave the reassurance on Sunday in Abuja while handing over the rescued twenty Medical students of the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri earlier kidnapped on transit in Benue state along with seven others also rescued during a tactical operation. Speaking, the […]

August 26, 2024 15 3

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Economy

CGC Adeniyi reaffirms commitment to strengthen collaboration with NLNG

By Oluwakemi kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to collaborate with Nigeria LNG Limited to boost the Nigerian economy. This assurance was made known when a delegation from Nigeria LNG Limited, led by its Managing Director, Philip Mshelbila, paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs at the Service's Headquarters in Abuja. A statement by the NSC […]

August 26, 2024 14 1

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Economy

NAICOM express capacity to undertake risk for aviation sector

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM) has appealed to all stakeholders in the aviation sector to see the bigger picture of growing our industries beyond the immediate individual gains, but rather, collectively growing an economy that is sustainable and self-reliance to absorb shocks. The National Commissioner for Insurance Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, which stated this said the role of insurance should therefore be seen beyond just financial protection, to […]

August 23, 2024 11 8

Economy

PENSION: PenOp gets new President

By Oluwakemi kindness Christopher Bajowa has emerged as the new President of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) following the retirement of the previous President and MD Premium Pensions, Umar Mairami. Mairami’s retirement had created a vacuum, necessitating a quick election process which led to the emergence of Christopher Bajowa, the MD FCMB Pension Limited as the new President of PenOp. He will complete the term of the […]

August 23, 2024 13

Economy

Federal Government to relaunch school feeding programme

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun on Thursday announced the upcoming rel-aunch of the Home-Grown School Feeding Program, a critical initiative designed to increase school attendance by providing meals to students. He explained that feeding children at school would not only improve their health and well-being but also incentivize them to remain in school, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children. […]

August 23, 2024 35

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Economy

NESG list strategic priority areas for economic growth and sustainability

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has tasked the President Bola Tinubu's administration on critical strategic priorities areas to drive Nigeria's economy growth. The strategic area's of priority according to the Chairman of the NESG, Olaniyi Yusuf, included Economic diversification, Human capital development, Investment in infrastructure and security, Good governance and transparency and Inclusive growth. Yusuf stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while […]

August 22, 2024 12 2

Economy

Presidential social investment panel meets to enhance poverty alleviation efforts

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Monday presided over a meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Program (SIP) aimed to assess progress and ensure the effective implementation of social investment policies. This is in a bid to accelerate Nigeria's poverty reduction efforts in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led Administration. The pivotal […]

August 20, 2024 11

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General

INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP charges NPF-SIS operatives to focus on professionalism in carrying out their duties

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu-Egbetokun, on Monday emphasized the importance of focus, determination and professionalism in the face of evolving challenges in law enforcement. This is coming with the launching of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) as part of his vision of emplacing a police force that is professionally competent and service-driven in strengthening national security. IGP Egbetokun, has commended the operatives of […]

August 20, 2024 16 1

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