Security / Safety Archives — Page 5 of 47

October 19, 2024 No Responses

FRSC Boss Tasks Special Marshals On Digitalization

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has enjoined Special Marshals of the Commission to key into the digitalization innovative ideas aimed at improving effective, efficiency and enhancement of productivity.According to the FRSC Boss, digital tools promote...

October 16, 2024 No Responses

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment To War Against Illicit Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

Access Bank Plc has reinforced its dedication to the fight against illicit drug trafficking and money laundering, committing to a closer partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The bank made this commitment at the formal decoration o...

October 14, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Seeks Action On Cybersecurity

The Lagos State Government is joining the rest of the World to mark the Y2024 Cyber Security Awareness Month, with a challenge to all to prioritise online safety. According to the government, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. A statement by the...

October 13, 2024 No Responses

COAS Inaugurates Kogi Military Base

Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated a 94-bed Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State.The FOB, donated by Sen. Sunday Karimi, aimed to enhance security in Kogi West.Gen. Lagbaja, while inaugurating the FOB on Saturday in...

October 11, 2024 No Responses

FRSC Armed Squad: Bill Scales Second Reading

A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act, 2007 to make provision for the establishment of the Road Safety Special Armed Squad has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which...

October 11, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Flags Off ‘Ember Months‘ Safety Campaign

The Lagos State Driver’s Institute (LASDRI) has flagged off the year 2024 Ember Months Safety Advocacy Campaign with the theme: “Road Safety; A Collective Responsibility for Economic Sustainability”. Speaking at the event held at Ojodu Berger...

October 10, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Sacks Six Officials

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has terminated the employment of six officials in line with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC), following the recommendations put forth by the Personnel Management Board.Formal...

October 9, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Arrests 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Uyo

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have apprehended 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Nwaniba area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A statement issued by EFCC explained that they were arrested on Monday,...

October 7, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Customs Acquires New Aircraft For Surveillance

As part of measures to strengthen its air surveillance capabilities, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has acquired a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, inspected the newly acquired aircraft on Friday, 20 ...

October 5, 2024 No Responses

FG Orders Overhaul Of Road Safety Measures

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has ordered a holistic overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety measures. Vice President Shettima gave the directive during a meeting with the leadership of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) led by its Corps Marshal, Shehu...

October 3, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: PDP Supporters Protest At INEC Office

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State staged a protest on Wednesday at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin City, the state capital. The party supporters, who wielded placards and PDP insignia,...

October 1, 2024 No Responses

LASG IMPOUNDS 241 UNLICENSED VEHICLES

Citing Sections 15 and 16 of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL) 2018, the Lagos State Government has impounded 241 vehicles. According to the State Government, the vehicles were found to be unlicensed and in violation of the...

September 21, 2024 No Responses

FRSC Promotes 49 Senior Officers

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Friday approved the promotion of 49 senior officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). A statement issued by Corps Commander, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide...

September 19, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: NAF Commences Airlifting Of Materials

Ahead of the September 21, 2024 Governorship election in Edo State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlift of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State. A statement by the Deputy Director...