Author: Halimah Olamide
Halimah Olamide Holds a degree in History and Education. She also holds professional certificates in graphics and passionate about reporting issues of politics, economy, and gender
By Halimah Olamide The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Counter Terrorism Centre to tackle counterfeit drugs. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. The National Counter Terrorism Centre is domiciled in the Office of the National Security Adviser. Adeyeye said that the move was part of the National Action Plan to prevent distribution of medicines used for terrorism, banditry and violent extremism in the country. According to the NAFDAC boss, the MoU signed between the two…
By Halimah Olamide The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the establishment of two new Centres — the Centre for Blue and Regenerative Economy and the Centre for Gender Studies. The institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, told newsmen on Friday in Ilorin that this was one of the major highlights of the University Senate’s 301st meeting. The Blue Economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem. Akogun said the meeting unanimously approved the establishment of the Centres following separate presentations of…
•Calls for Greater Industry Collaboration By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has applauded the significant Nigerian Content achievements in the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train 7 Project. This was contained in a press statement made available to NPO Reports on Friday. The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Ogbe, who spoke while on a visit to the NLNG six-train plant, Train 7 Project construction site, and the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) training centre, Maritime Centre for Excellence (MCOE) in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State, emphasised the need for increased collaboration and advocacy for…
By Halimah Olamide Troops of the Nigerian Army, in coordination with other security agencies, have neutralised some terrorists and apprehended a notorious arms courier linked to a wanted terrorist. The Nigerian army disclosed this in a post via its official X Handle on Thursday, According to the Army, the operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, while several kidnapped victims were rescued and several terror suspects apprehended. It said the troops deployed in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno on Sept. 3, raided a terrorist stronghold in the Mandara mountains. It added that the terrorists were forced…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd., has tagged foreign exchange (forex) illiquidity a significant factor influencing the price fluctuation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), occasioned by unrestricted free market forces. According to the national oil company, this is provided for in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021). Mr Adedapo Segun, the Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd., in a statement explained that the current fuel scarcity is expected to ease off in a few days as more stations will begin selling the product. Segun said Section 205 of the PIA, which established NNPC Ltd., stipulated that…
Agency Report The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a supplementary budget of N99 billion to enable the state government to implement the new minimum wage and other services. The Speaker of the house, Alhaji Jibril Falgor said that the budget would enable the state government to implement the new minimum wage and other services as the fund would be extended on recurrent, personnel and overhead cost. He appreciated his colleagues for their contributions toward the speedy passage of the bill. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf had on Aug. 20, submitted the N99 billion…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), says exporters raked in ₦2.7 billion from January to June. The Executive Director of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, said this at a one-day sensitisation seminar for exporters on export contracts and use of International Commercial Terms ( INCOTERMS) organised by the council in Owerri, on Thursday. Ayeni, represented by the Coordinator of NEPC in Imo, Mr Anthony Ajuruchi, said that the profit was an indication of the hard-work and commitment of non-oil exporters in the country. She said that the workshop was necessary to equip exporters with requisite knowledge of INCOTERMS as…
The Zamfara State Government has reiterated its stance on not negotiating with terrorists. The state government disowned some documents being circulated which insinuated that it had released huge funds to some bandits’ kingpins for dialogue in the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Nakwada who address newsmen in Gusau on Thursday said the documents “were not only fake but also mischievous, misleading, malicious and false.” Nakwada said that the information was completely false and the documents with his signature and other top government officials being circulated by some social media outlets were forged. He said the security…
By Halimah Olamide Seasoned Nigerian Actor, Producer and Director, Yomi Fash-Lanso, has called on relevant stakeholders and practitioners to ensure the revival of stage plays to further boost the entertainment industry. This was as he disclosed that he is gearing up to feature in “Asiyanbi,” a stage adaptation of the movie: “Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.” Asiyanbi is due to premiere on October 4, 2024, at Terra Kulture in Lagos State before it is taken to other venues. Fash-Lanso stated that stage plays, as done at the inception of theatre performances in Nigeria, should go side by side with film production.…
Appoints Shagaya, Lere Baale as Chairman, Pro-Chancellor By Halimah Olamide The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, has inaugurated members of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees for his privately owned Ojaja University in Eiyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. The inauguration took place at the Ice Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Media & Public Affairs, One’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare,. Prominent scholar, who currently serves as Professor and Director at the Business School Netherlands International, Prof. Lere Baale was inaugurated as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council. Meanwhile,…