Security and Safety Archives — Page 8 of 15

October 19, 2023 No Responses

Maritime Industry Remains ‘Easy Target’ For Cyber Attacks As Ransom Payment Demands Skyrocket

The maritime industry remains an “easy target” for cybercriminals, and the cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments across the sector have skyrocketed over the past 12 months, according to the research findings from law firm HFW and maritime...

September 10, 2023 No Responses

Ekiti Donates Operational Vehicles, Gadgets To Police

As part of measures to improve and strengthen security architecture of the state, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has donated two Armoured Personnel Carriers, ten operational Vehicles and other security equipment and gadgets to the State Command of th...

June 19, 2023 No Responses

Tinubu Retires Service Chiefs, Appoints Adeniyi Customs Boss

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and Comptroller-General of Customs. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director, Information, Office of the Secreta...

February 26, 2023 No Responses

NLC Expresses Worry Over Attacks

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed worry over incidences of violence in some polling units and areas where activities of thugs are pronounced in Saturday’s general election. Mr Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, said this in a statement on...

January 8, 2023 No Responses

Nigerian Army Redeploys GOCs, Theatre Commanders

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has approved the redeployment of senior officers in an effort to ensure administrative and operational efficiency in the Nigerian Army (NA). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwac...

November 17, 2022 No Responses

Dangote Peugeot, Mikano Secure N2.5b Contract For FRSC Operational Vehicles

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.5 billion for the procurement of operational vehicles for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, revealed this when he briefed St...

October 28, 2022 No Responses

NCS Intercepts N2.2b Cannabis Sativa, Rice, Others

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command (WMC) within five months intercepted Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), foreign parboiled rice and other items with a Duty Paid Value (DPC) of N2,233,808,950. A statement issued on Thursday, Comptroller ...

October 25, 2022 No Responses

US Coast Guard Lauds NIMASA

The United States Coast Guard, USCG, through Captain Brian Lisko of the US Department of State has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Government to suppress criminality in Nigeria’s maritime domain and by extension the Gulf of...

September 14, 2022 No Responses

Oyo Approves N603.8m To Purchase JAC Pickups

Oyo State Government has approved N603.8 million for the purchase of operational vehicles for security agencies in the state. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this known in Ibadan on Tuesday at the end of the....

August 17, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA DG Discusses Water Security Agenda With CDS

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh (right) discussing issues of national security with the Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Dire...

August 17, 2022 No Responses

Kidnappers: Osun Alerts Residents To Be Security Conscious

The Osun Government has alerted residents in the state to be security conscious following reports of attacks by suspected kidnappers disguised as commercial transporters. The State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbem...

August 16, 2022 No Responses

Lagos Mulls Total Ban On Commercial Motorcycles

The Lagos State Government is considering a total ban of commercial motorcycles in all local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso made this known at a stakeholders forum organised to...

August 15, 2022 No Responses

Customs Impounds 478 Jerry Cans Of Petrol In Kebbi

The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS), Kebbi Area Command has seized 478 jerry cans containing 11,950 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol that were about to be smuggled out of Nigeria. In a statement on Monday, Nasiru Manga, spokesperson...

July 5, 2022 No Responses

Edo Acting Gov Meets Security Chiefs Over Kidnapped Catholic Priests

Edo Acting Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, on Monday said the government was strengthening its security architecture and reviewing strategies to guarantee the safety and security of residents across communities in the state. Shaibu said this while addressing...