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NAN, firm trains staff on data security
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in collaboration with an Information Technology firm, Bisly Nigeria Ltd, has trained its staff on Nigeria Data Protection Regulatory Compliance, to entrench data security. Mr Gabriel Alagbe, Assistant Director, Information and Communication Technology, NAN, said in Abuja on Thursday, that the training was in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act,…
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Blue Economy realisation hinges on maritime security says CNS
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, says the realisation of the Blue Economy objectives in Nigeria hinges on sustained maritime security in the country. Ogalla made the assertion at the maiden workshop on Maritime Security and Blue Economy organised by the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria, in collaboration with Sequential Development Solutions. The CNS was…
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Security: Gani Adams wants S/West governors to partner OPC
The Aare Gani Adams faction of the OODUA People’s Congress (OPC), says efforts are in place to partner Southwest governors on tackling security challenges in their respective states. Adams said this on Wednesday at the grand finale of the 30th anniversary of the Yoruba social-cultural group in Agege on Wednesday. Adams urged the state governors to respond promptly to partnership…
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Security guard bags 1 year jail term for stealing lecturer’s bag
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Wednesday sentenced a security guard, Bukola Akingbade, to one year jail term, for stealing a lecturer’s bag, other valuables worth N200,000. Akingbade, 35, whose address was not provided, had on arraignment pleaded guilty to a count charge of stealing. In her ruling, the Magistrate, Mrs O.O Fadairo, convicted Akingbade after listening to the…
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FG boosts security in custodial centres with technology, vehicles
forts to strengthen security in custodial centres across the country, deploying technology and approving the distribution of security vehicles to enhance monitoring and surveillance. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Abubakar Umar disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar said that the government had declared custodial centres “red zones,”…
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Stakeholders want women involvement in FCT security architecture
Stakeholders have advocated the involvement of women in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Monday, at a two-day conference on “Gender and Human Security: Focus on Women in the FCT.” The conference was organised by the Women Affairs Secretariat and Security Services Department,…
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FCT Women Secretariat, NSCDC sign MoU to strengthen women security
The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Command in FCT, on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU, designed to enhance the protection of women and girls in the territory, was signed in Abuja, during a two-day conference on “Gender and Human Security: Focus on…
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Area Forum lauds CDS’s peace, security initiatives
Area Forum lauds CDS’s peace, security initiatives Security By Ezra Musa Kaduna, Sept. 1, 2024 (NAN) The Area Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for the efforts to strengthen peace and security in the country. The forum gave the commendation in a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday. The statement was signed…
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Nigeria, Niger sign MoU to enhance security cooperation
The Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and Nigerien counterpart, Gen. Moussa Barmou, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance security cooperation between Nigeria and Niger Republic. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has…
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Sani visits Kuriga pry school, lauds improvements in infrastructure, security
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has expressed delight with the significant progress made at the Kuriga Primary School, citing improvement in infrastructure and the students’ learning environment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sani spoke during his visit to the school in Chikum Local Government Area. He said, “I am very happy today, as you can see…
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New NSCDC Commandant pledges to enhance national security in Adamawa
Commandant Idris Bande, the newly appointed Adamawa state commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has pledged to implement strategies that will enhance national security and the well-being of citizens. The appointment, effective from 22 August, was announced by DSC Nyako Baba, Public Relations Officer, Adamawa Command, in a statement on Thursday in Yola. “I am delighted…
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FG’ll continue to focus on food security- Gbajabiamila
Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, says the Federal Government is particular about diversifying the economy through massive investments in agriculture. Gbajabiamila said this during an interactive session with Mr Cornelius Adebayo, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Agriculture and Land Development Agency (NALDA), on Wednesday. The Chief of Staff to the President had visited NALDA as…
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FG reiterates commitment towards promoting peace, security in Nigeria
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment towards strengthening it efforts to counter terrorism, prevent tragedy and promote peace and security in the country. Ribadu, represented by Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, disclosed this during the commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Vicims of Terrorism at the UN…
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Rivers Govts moves to revive neigbourhood security watch
The Rivers has hinted on plans to revive the Neighbourhood Watch, a community-based security outfit set up by the state government under the immediate past administration. Gov. Siminalayi Fubara met with leaders of the security watch behind closed doors in Port Harcourt. The Head of Command, Rivers Neighbourhood Watch, Mr Wogbo Lawrence, said the group was overwhelmed with the assurances…
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Lagos Govt. pledges partnerships to boost food security
The Lagos State Government says it is committed to fostering partnerships to drive agricultural initiatives, reduce waste and ensure access to nutritious food. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this at the 11th annual summit of the Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries (ALARHOSPS) with the theme: “Agenda For Sustainable Development and Food Security.” The News Agency…
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NSCDC educates officers on role of private guards in national security
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos Command, on Tuesday educated its personnel on the operations of private security companies in national security. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training, the August edition of the bi-monthly Public Relations Clinic, was held at the corps command headquarters in Lagos. NAN also reports that the theme of…
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FRSC vital to Nigeria’s security architecture- Interior Minister
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has applauded the intelligence gathering capacity of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) saying that the Corps was very critical to the security architecture of Nigeria. Tunik made this statement when he visited the FRSC headquarters in Abuja. He tasked officers and men of the corps to be extraordinary in road safety management and…
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