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2023

Engineering Critical in Achieving Economic Growth, Speaker Tajudeen. *Promises legislative support

Engineering Critical in Achieving Economic Growth, Speaker Tajudeen *promises legislative support Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Abbas Tajudeen PhD, on Tuesday said that the intersection of engineering and governance is significant in the pursuit of sustainable growth and development. Tajudeen stated this in Abuja while delivering his remarks at the: '2023 NSE National Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting, themed: Re-Engineering the manufacturing sector for competitiveness and enhanced economic growth. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Speaker said the theme of the event aligns with national goals, which emphasizes the vital…

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2023

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COP28: Africa Must Accelerate Transition From Fossil Fuels To Renewable Energy– Rep. Sam Onuigbo

NATIONAL NEWS#COP28, #EconomicAcceleration, #FossilFuels

COP28: Africa Must Accelerate Transition From Fossil Fuels To Renewable Energy-- Rep. Sam Onuigbo It is on record that 151 countries have pledged to attain net zero emissions. Yet, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s Emissions Gap Report 2023, which was released earlier this month, shows that countries all over the world are doubling down on coal, oil, and gas production, with coal production estimated to peak in 2030, while oil and gas will peak in 2050. The report further disclosed that the total greenhouse gases emissions in 2022 reached 57.4GtCO2e, up 1.2% from 2021. Undoubtedly, emissions from fossil fuels…

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2023

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Nigerian govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence-Kalu …seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights

NATIONAL NEWS#ArtificialIntelligence, #BenjaminKalu, #Fibre, #Innovation, #Socioeconomic

Nigerian govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence-Kalu …seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the commitment of the federal government in the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the economy. He however warned that the government will not condone any form of abuse that will affect national security. Kalu made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to him by a delegation from Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook) led by the Vice President, (Africa, Middle East & Turkey), Mr. Kojo Boakye and…

Nov

2023

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Nigerian Legion boss decorates CG NSCDC, DCGs with Armed Forces Remembrance emblem, seeks more support

NATIONAL NEWS#NigerianLegion, #NSCDC

Nigerian Legion boss decorates CG NSCDC, DCGs with Armed Forces Remembrance emblem, seeks more support Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, OFR and his Principal Staff Officers have been decorated with the Armed Forces Remembrance emblem at the Corps' National Headquarters in Abuja by the National Chairman of Nigerian Legion, Major General Abdulmalik Jubril rtd, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Shortly before the symbolic decoration with the emblem, General Jubril, explained that the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola…

Nov

2023

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IGP Egbetokun Presents Cheques Worth Over 2 Billion To Next Of Kins Of Deceased Officers

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPFamilyWelfareScheme, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NAOSNP

IGP Egbetokun Presents Cheques Worth Over 2 Billion To Next Of Kins Of Deceased Officers The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has today kicked off the presentation of cheques for Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme to 613 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased police officers. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP stated that, "The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has successfully kicked off the presentation of cheques for Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme to 613 beneficiaries…

Nov

2023

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Borrow a Leaf from NSA Ribadu, Ibadin Advises Security Agencies

NATIONAL NEWS#Insecurity, #JoeAjaero, #NigeriaLabourCongress, #security

Borrow a Leaf from NSA Ribadu, Ibadin Advises Security Agencies Sequel to what has been described as uncommon display of maturity and professionalism by the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu over the recent attack on the President of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Owerri, a security analyst and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Badinson Security Limited, Mr. Matthew Ibadin has commended the NSA even as he has encouraged him to do more for Nigeria in a manner reminiscent of the solid foundation he laid for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as its pioneer Chairman/Chief Executive Officer.…

Nov

2023

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BREAKING: NLC, TUC Makes U-turn On Strike, Gives Reason

NATIONAL NEWS#IndefiniteStrikeAction, #NigeriaLabourCongress, #security

BREAKING: NLC, TUC Makes U-turn On Strike, Gives Reason The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on Wednesday night suspended the ongoing strike. The unions said the suspension followed the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Our correspondent gathered that the meeting which commenced at a few minutes past 7 pm lasted for close to one hour during which various affiliates and state chapters reviewed the outcome of the meeting held between the leaders of the organised labour and Ribadu. The National Deputy Vice-President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, made this…

Nov

2023

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Bill to Establish Federal University of Medical Sciences in Bende Passes Second Reading

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #MedicalSciences

Bill to Establish Federal University of Medical Sciences in Bende Passes Second Reading The House of Representatives at the plenary, Tuesday passed through second reading a bill for an act to establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, in Item Bende, Abia State. The proposed legislation titled, "Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration and for related matters, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Hon. Wole Oke and five other lawmakers. Leading the debate on its…

Nov

2023

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Lagos Transport Ministry Condoles With LAWMA, Family Of Street Sweepers *Gives own account of Gbagada accident

METRO, NATIONAL NEWS#Arrest, #death, #LASTMA, #LAWMA

Lagos Transport Ministry Condoles With Lawma, Family Of Street Sweepers. *Gives own account of Gbagada accident The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation (MOT) says her attention has been drawn to the above captioned story circulating on social media alleging that LASTMA personnel were responsible for a fatal incident that claimed the lives of The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has expressed its profound condolences to the management of LAWMA and families oftwo LAWMA Street Sweepers who lost their lives yesterday around Charlie Boy at Gbagada inward Oworonsoki, Lagos. The ministry prayed for the repose of the departed souls. In the…

Nov

2023

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OFF-CYCLE ELECTIONS: PSC Monitors Arrive Duty Posts, Releases Numbers For Public Complaints

NATIONAL NEWS#INEC, #SolomonArase

OFF-CYCLE ELECTIONS: PSC Monitors Arrive Duty Posts, Releases Numbers For Public Complaints KOGI, IMO, BAYELSA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS: PSC Monitors Arrive Duty Posts As Commission, Releases Dedicated Phone Numbers For Public Complaints -Arase charges them to live above board Off-cycle elections monitoring staff of the Police Service Commission have arrived their respective duty posts in the nine Senatorial districts of the three states of Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa Governorship elections where it will be holding tomorrow, Saturday, 11th November 2023. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Commission's Spokesperson,…