security Archives — Page 6 of 11

January 18, 2021 No Responses

Ekiti Budgets N1.4b For Amotekun, N550m For Drones In 2021

The Ekiti Government, on Sunday reiterated its commitment to tackle growing insecurity in the state in 2021 especially kidnapping. Under the arrangement, the State Government has voted N1.4billion for the State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps and N550million for drones. ...

November 16, 2020 No Responses

Security Worsens In Edo

The security situation in Benin, the Edo State Capital, has taken a turn for the worse following a jump in cases of kidnapping, armed robbery and cult-related killings. The upsurge in the crimes was first noticed since the #ENDSARS protests...

October 21, 2020 No Responses

#EndSARS: Obaseki Meets Security Chiefs, Warns Violators Of Curfew

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday met with Security Chiefs in the State following the continued #EndSARS protest which has taken a dangerous dimension across the state. The Governor, shortly after the meeting held at the Government House ...

October 12, 2020 No Responses

South Korea, Belgium Pledge Support For Nigeria’s Maritime Security, Trade

South Korea and Belgium have pledged more support for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in its drive to enhance trade and security in the Nigerian maritime domain. The new Consul-General of the Korean Embassy, Kang Haenggu,...

August 20, 2020 No Responses

Police Deploy 5,000 Personnel For Ondo LG Election

The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Bolaji Salami, on Wednesday said the command has deployed 5,000 cops to provide security on Saturday, for the Local Government Areas election. Salami explained in a statement that the comm...

August 16, 2020 No Responses

Okomu Oil Palm Places N3m Bounty On Killers Of Two Security Guards

The Management of Okomu Oil Palm in Edo State has pledged N3 million reward for any information that will lead to the arrest of the suspected gunmen who killed two of its unarmed security guards. The company’s Managing Director, Dr Graham...

July 23, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA, Customs To Strengthen Partnership On Temporay Importation Permit, Security

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have agreed to collaborate to tackle issues of Temporary Importation Permit (TIP) and waterways insecurity in the country. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a...

April 9, 2020 No Responses

ISSA Appoints CSCS CEO Member, Operating Committee

The International Securities Services Association (ISSA) has appointed Mr Haruna Jalo-Waziri, the Chief Executive Officer, Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, as the representative of the global community of Central Securities Depositories (CSD). Ja...

April 5, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19: FRSC Deploys 500 Personnel

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command has deployed no fewer than 500 personnel around the borders of the state following the government’s decision to close them. Mr Rotimi Adeleye, State Sector Commander of FRSC, made the disclosure...

March 14, 2020 No Responses

Zamfara, Dubai Firm Seal MoU On Surveillance Helicopters

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based Worldwide Jet Aviation SA, for helicopters to carryout aerial surveillance on criminal hideouts in the state. A statement signed by Zailani Bappa, t...

February 18, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Set For Online Ship Registration

As part of measures to have a world-class Ship Registry and enhance the Ease of Doing Business in the maritime sector, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to set up an automated ship registration process...

February 14, 2020 No Responses

Emir Tasks FRSC On Extortion, Overloading

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)has been asked to step up its activities in addressing issues of overloading of vehicles and extortion on the highways. The Emir of Gwandu and Chairman, Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Maj. Gen.(Dr) Muhammed Iliyasu...

February 6, 2020 No Responses

Abiodun Receives Airtel Management Team, Lauds Support For Security Trust Fund

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, for partnering with the Ogun State Security Trust Fund (OSTF) to ensure the safety of lives and property across the State.Abiodun who was speaking during....

February 4, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Acquires Six Armoured Aircraft, Helicopters, Vessel, Others For Maritime Security

By Citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — As part of measures to comprehensively tackle insecurity on Nigeria’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, the Federal Government has concluded arrangement to deploy its integrated maritime security infrastruc...