Security / Safety Archives — Page 39 of 39

October 21, 2016 No Responses

New National Counter Terrorism Strategy underway in Nigeria

(NAN) The Federal Government on Thursday said it had put in place the needed structures for the full implementation of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST). The National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, said this in Lagos at the opening of...

October 8, 2016 No Responses

Sukuk Issuance: SEC lauds CBN’s approval of guidelines for granting liquid assets to States

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has notified issuers and investors that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved “Guidelines for Granting Liquid Asset Status to Sukuk Instruments Issued by State Governments”. In a statement on Fri...

October 2, 2016 No Responses

Emefiele lauds security agencies on prompt rescue of wife from kidnappers

The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has commended security agencies for the prompt rescue of his wife from kidnappers. Emefiele also vowed that he would not succumb to any intimidation in the course of performing...

September 13, 2016 No Responses

Buhari pledges to end Militancy in Niger Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government to tackle Niger Delta militancy. Speaking in Daura, Katsina State on Monday after attending the Eid prayers to celebrate Eid-Ei-Kabir, Buhari said the present administration wil...

September 8, 2016 No Responses

NAF conducts special military exercise in Abuja

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday simulated a counter terrorist exercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to NAF, the exercise followed on the heels of recent terrorist attacks in some major airports around the world.....