Tag: security

Again, Ecobank Alerts Customers On Sim Card Fraud
October 2, 2023 No Responses

Again, Ecobank Alerts Customers On Sim Card Fraud

Ecobank has once again, raised alarm on the dangers of SIM swap fraud, stressing that fraudsters could use it to impersonate them.  In a message to customers via email, the bank explained that SIM swap fraud occurs when scammers use...
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Safety, Security, Unregulated Fishing, Others Top Oyetola’s Agenda
September 6, 2023 No Responses

Safety, Security, Unregulated Fishing, Others Top Oyetola’s Agenda

The Minister of the Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, harnessing marine tourism, safety and security are top of the agenda of his administration as Minister o...
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EU Suspends Security Cooperation, Budgetary Aid For Niger
July 30, 2023 No Responses

EU Suspends Security Cooperation, Budgetary Aid For Niger

The European Union (EU) has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country’s army took power in a coup. It comes shortly after the US declared its “unflagging support” for ousted president Mohamed Bazoum – seen as ...
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Be Security Conscious, Osun Governor Counsels Residents
July 23, 2023 No Responses

Be Security Conscious, Osun Governor Counsels Residents

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has advised Osun residents to be security conscious even as he assured that his administration has taken security precautions to secure the state. In a message to people of Osun state on Saturday, Governor...
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Customs Intercept Arms, Ammunition
July 18, 2023 No Responses

Customs Intercept Arms, Ammunition

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a container loaded with arms and ammunition imported into the country from the United States of America (USA), heading to the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Briefing Journalists in Lagos on Monday, the...
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Delta Raises Alarm Over Alleged Security Breach
March 18, 2023 No Responses

Delta Raises Alarm Over Alleged Security Breach

Delta State Government on Friday alleged that certain individuals were planning to disrupt Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, raised the alarm on Friday at a press...
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Security Committee Pledges Peaceful Election
February 21, 2023 No Responses

Security Committee Pledges Peaceful Election

The Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) has assured Bauchi residents of peaceful conduct of the upcoming general election in the State.  The committee said it had adopted effective strategies to ensure peaceful conduct of the ...
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CNS Flags-Off Obangame Express With Nine Ships, Two Helicopters, Others 
January 28, 2023 No Responses

CNS Flags-Off Obangame Express With Nine Ships, Two Helicopters, Others 

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, on Friday flagged-off the 13th Obangame Express with nine ships, two helicopters, maritime awareness domain assets and elements of the Special Boat Services (SBS).  Gambo flagged-off the maritime exer...
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INEC Assures Corps Members Of Security 
January 7, 2023 No Responses

INEC Assures Corps Members Of Security 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will continue to place premium on the security of corps members on election duty,   The Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Friday in Abuja when he led management staff of the....
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Nigerian Navy Receives Patrol Vessel From China To Boost Fight Against Piracy
October 29, 2022 No Responses

Nigerian Navy Receives Patrol Vessel From China To Boost Fight Against Piracy

The Minister Of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi,  on Friday said that the Nigerian Navy had taken possession of a patrol vessel from China to boost the fight against piracy.  The minister said this during the handover of  some military...
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IOSCO Appoints Jean-Paul As New Board Chairman
October 21, 2022 No Responses

IOSCO Appoints Jean-Paul As New Board Chairman

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has announced the appointment of Mr. Jean-Paul Servais as Chair of the new IOSCO Board. Mr. Servais, Chairman of Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), Vice Chair o...
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Oyo Approves N603.8m To Purchase  JAC  Pickups
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....
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FEC Approves $2.59b For Badagry Seaport, N2.6bn For FCT Security Vehicles, Gadgets
August 4, 2022 No Responses

FEC Approves $2.59b For Badagry Seaport, N2.6bn For FCT Security Vehicles, Gadgets

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $2.59 billion for the development of Badagry Deep Seaport in Lagos State.  The council also approved N2.6 billion for the procurement of utility vehicles and gadgets for security agencies operating in the F...
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NIMASA, SEMA Task Stakeholders On Security Challenges
July 8, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA, SEMA Task Stakeholders On Security Challenges

The Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have urged stakeholders in the security sector to be proactive in gathering security information.  The two agencies made the plea at a workshop ...
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