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According to Dingyadi, the Trust Fund has upgraded facilities in some police training institutions as well as procured and installed intelligence equipment at Force Headquarters. The minister said the fund had constructed and provided hospitals and health centres for police personnel and established the Nigeria Cyber Crime Control Centre in Abuja. He said the re-establishment of the Ministry by President Buhari on Aug. 21, 2019 was to strengthen internal security architecture in the country. Dingyadi said the priority projects and deliverables assigned to the ministry by the presidency include the enrolment of personnel of agencies under the ministry into the…

For some top-flight Premier League clubs, an enforced hibernation will have offered the chance to reset, rest key players or get those on the treatment table closer to fitness. However, others will be braced to deal with the emotional and physical hangover from the tournament as players return either brimming with confidence or nursing an injury or the baggage of costing their team at a key moment. BBC Sport looks at who might benefit or lose out when the English top flight gets back under way. While the world did not get to see the Premier League’s most potent striker…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has clarified that the ongoing demolition of illegal structures at Guzape and other parts of the territory are not targeted at the Abuja natives. Mr Ikharo Attah, the Senior Special Assistant on Monitoring, Inspection and Enforcement to the FCT Minister, made the clarification, while answering question from newsmen at the scene of the demolition on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the affected shops and houses were built on flood plains and swampy areas. Attah explained that the exercise was targeted at removing squatters and illegal structures…

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) on Thursday said seven of its researchers won N1 billion in grants this year. It followed publications in first-class journals across the world. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abdulrasheed Na’allah, said this during the university’s Authors and Researchers’ Recognition and Award Ceremony, organised by the Centre for Sponsored Projects (CSP). He said: “In 2022, the University of Abuja got N1 billion grants. “Last year it was N300 million and it has increased this year. Gunmen invade UNIABUJA, kidnap lecturers, children “I’m very proud of you and I’m ready for the world to know this. “I also want…

An NGO, Teach the Child, driving interactive learner-centred literacy has called for the prioritisation of education of vulnerable children in underserved communities. Ms Pearl Utuk ,Founder of the NGO, in a statement said the call became imperative after a high-level engagement in Copenhagen, Denmark. Utuk said the organisation at the General Assembly of Crossing Borders, one of its partner organisations demonstrated how children from low income families in public schools in Nigeria had been impacted by the project. She said the organisation engaged with schools and students in Copenhagen to serve as a resource tool from the African perspective. 36%…

Rap icon, Reggie Rockstone, has taken to social media in reaction to a screenshot posted by controversial Ghanaian tweep, Bongo Ideas. Bongo who blamed Davido over Ifeanyi’s demise some months ago alleged that the singer sent a message to him. DM Rockstone in a video shared online heavily clamped down on Bongo Ideas and called for his cancellation while apologizing to him. Veteran rap musician, Reggie Rockstone, has shared his two cents about a viral screenshot making the rounds online after it was uploaded by controversial Ghanaian tweep, Bongo Ideas. Atiku, Peter Obi, condole Davido over Ifeanyi’s death Bongo Ideas…

Although the expected big split is not likely to happen in our lifetime, the impacts are showing. Ever since the volcanic eruption in 2005, Afar has transformed dramatically. The desert has fissures packed with molten rock that has cooled down. Thanks to advanced satellite data, scientists can now see clear signs of this transition taking place. You see, as the tectonic plates peel apart, material from deep inside the Earth starts to move up to the surface and form oceanic crusts in the ridges. This is a treat since most of these things happen in the sea, making researchers have…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has highlighted the crucial role that the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) can play in helping Nigeria fully harness the potential of its blue economy. This economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs, while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem. In a statement, the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, emphasized the need for collaboration between government agencies and the private sector in order to accelerate the gains in Nigeria. He also noted the importance of the NIIA in advising the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, released security features of the new naira notes. The bank said it is bound by its commitment to protecting Nigerians from fraudsters and scammers The security features are available in the redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 notes Barely five days after their release, the new naira notes are allegedly being counterfeited by smart alecs in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria had, at the unveiling of the new notes, stated that they are loaded with security features which make them uneasy to counterfeit. Naira: Fake N1,000 notes in circulation To…

Air transport plays a key role in economic development and in supporting long -term growth. It facilitates a country’s integration into the global economy, provides direct benefits for users and has wider economic benefits through its impact on productivity and growth. To maximise the potential in aviation, President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will sustain investment in its safety and security. Buhari made the declaration while address at the opening ceremony of 14th ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) Air Services Negotiation through his Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. Air transport operators announces flights disruption, blames aviation fuel…