NNPC Committed to FG’s 2060 Net Zero Plans – Kyari
The Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, has pledged the commitment of the company to the federal government’s plan for net zero carbon emission in the country by year 2060. Kyari, who stated this when the US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, visited the company in Abuja yesterday, […]
AMCON’s Bid to Return Arik Air to Founder Fails
By Ibrahim Dan-Halilu Fresh facts have emerged in the conflict of interest between the shareholders of Arik Air and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), with the latter showing evidence of failed attempts to return the airline to its founder. AMCON and Arik Air (in-receivership), which had been accused of barring the major shareholders […]
I’m Committed to Providing Best Healthcare Facilities – Bago
Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago has restated his commitment towards providing State of the Art Healthcare facilities in the state.Governor. Umaru Bago gave the assurance when he went on a facility tour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC ltd) Medical Services, in Abuja. The Governor who described what he saw as unprecedented […]
Kano Govt. Reads Riot Act to Land Grabbers
The Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that his government will publish names of those that were allocated lands belonging to public places that include schools and hospitals illegally. He stated this Monday evening while responding to questions from newsmen on the current demolition spree taking place across Kano. The governor expressed disgust […]
South Africa: Three Police Generals Charged with Corruption
Three South African Police Service (SAPS) generals, including two retired and one serving have been accused of corruption by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), reports TimesLive. The trio was part of a selection panel that was responsible for conducting interviews and recommending candidates for advertised positions in 2016. The IPID alleges that the generals […]
Angolan Police Crack Down On Fuel Hike Protests
A wave of demonstrations across Angola has been triggered by a government decision to cut subsidies for petrol amid plunging oil prices. The move to cut the subsidies was aimed at curbing government spending — but resulted in sharp fuel price hikes. Thousands of young people — including many motorcycle taxi drivers — demonstrated on […]
COVER INTERVIEW
We Are Transforming Disaster Management By Ibrahim Dan-Halilu Ahmed Mustapha Habib, a scion of the famous and respectful late Habibu Fari Yanleman family from Jigawa State was appointed to head the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as its Director General on June 21, 2021. Two years into his tenure, he has proved beyond reasonable doubt […]
NEMA Warns States Of Impending Flood Disasters
Seeks Stronger Partnership with NAF The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned of impending flood disasters in 31 communities across 14 states in Nigeria. A statement released by the agency in Abuja on Wednesday, warned that about 31 communities might witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to July 8. […]
NEMA DG ADDRESSES UN MEETING:
Reiterates Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction By Ibrahim Dan-Halilu The Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency, Mustapha Ahmed Habib has reiterated Nigeria’s Commitment to implementing the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2015-2030. Mr. Habib, who was speaking during a high level meeting of the United Nations on Disaster Risk Reduction recently in New York, […]
Tackling Corruption in Governments’ COVID-19 Health Responses
When the World Bank expressed concern that “prices have gone up by 20 times—or 2,000%—for some items during COVID-19”, the question arose of whether market demand and supply alone had produced such an extraordinary result. Or was the situation compounded by elite capture of resources, manipulation of markets, and corruption? As countries cautiously reopen, concerns […]