BENIN (Nigerian Institution of Surveyors) “Nigerian Surveyors are to partner with agencies to address the paucity of spatial information in the Nigerian economic and development planning matrix.” This was revealed by the immediate past President of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Bode Adeaga (Surveyor) while addressing NIS members in Benin, Edo State towards the election of new executive members. He said that the world and Nigeria in particular are facing daunting challenges from the environment. Adding, the situation demands that professionals should do the basic and right things first to be able to erect the infrastructure and structures that would…
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BENIN (Nigerian Institution of Surveyors Report) The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has elected Bern Omo Akghigbe as its new President in the election conducted at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Benin, Edo State recently. According to the report from the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation on Monday May 26, 2014, Bern Omo Akhigbe will be assisted by Oyebola Akinloye Olufemi (Surveyor) for the next two years. It continued that the Secretary-General is Olumide V. Adewebi (Surveyor) amongst others. The report also indicated that the election came two years after the inauguration of Bode Adeaga, the…
Abuja (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Report) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aminu Wali has called on the international community, especially the United States of America to help in proffering a long term solution for combating the wave of terrorism in Nigeria. He made this call recently when the United States under-Secretary of State for Civilian Security Democracy and Human Rights, Sarah Seulall paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. He also said that the Nigerian Government has welcomed the United States willingness to help rescue and bring back the Chibok Secondary School girls abducted in Borno State by…
Abuja (Vice President’s Office Report) – Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has urged Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah to pray fervently for continued peace and tranquility in the country. He made the call on Sunday May 25, 2014 in Abuja, when he spoke at the maiden edition of the National Prayer for Peace and Security, organised by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs at the National Mosque, Abuja. Vice President Sambo inferred that prayer is a strong weapon against adversity, insisting on the commitment of the President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan administration to providing adequate security and…
ABUJA (National Planning Commission Report) The Supervising Minister/Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission, Bashir Yuguda has formally launched the National SEEFOR Project on Friday May 23rd, 2014 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. During the exercise, Bashir Yuguda disclosed that the SEEFOR Project which stands for States Employment and Expenditure For Results Project (SEEFOR Project) is a project conceived by the National Planning Commission in collaboration with the World Bank Country Office and the European Union (EU) as part of the Donor Agencies’ contribution to Nigeria’s Amnesty Programme. The Minister also noted that four States in the Niger…
Report from Vice President’s Office. Vice President Namadi Sambo has urged Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah to pray fervently for continued peace and tranquility in the country. The Vice President made this call in Abuja, when he spoke at the maiden edition of the national prayer for peace and security, organized by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, which was held at the National Mosque, Abuja. He emphasized that prayer is a strong weapon against any adversity and reiterated the commitment of President Jonathan’s administration to providing adequate security and ensuring the stability and unity of Nigeria. He also…
Jos (Ministry of Water Resources Report) – The Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekpe, accompanied by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development Zainab Maina has recently visited the Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Ignatius Datong Longjan and the victims of the blast in the Specialist Hospital as well as the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). While speaking with journalists shortly after visiting the victims, the Minister described the Jos bomb blast as barbaric and unfortunate, saying the perpetrators of such evil acts have no value for human lives. Ochekpe continued that the act is inhuman and sad and unfortunately…
ABUJA (National Conference Report) – The plenary sessions of the on-going National Conference on Wednesday May 22, 2014 began debate on reports submitted by the twenty Committees on critical national issues. While assessing the report of the Committee on Citizenship, Immigration and Related Matters, the Head of the Committee Muhammad Zaiyanu Abdullahi said that the report covering census and integrated national database, citizenship and nationality, residency and indigenisation, dual citizenship as well as movement of persons, goods and services; immigration and internal security; border control, refugee and asylum and internally displaced persons were handled under three sub-committees whose separate reports were…
ABUJA (Special Duties and Inter- Governmental Affairs Report) The Minister of Special Duties and Inter Government Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki recently in his office received a delegation of the Igbo World Union (IWU), accompanied by the Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Values, Sarah Jibril. The Minister commended the Igbos for their support to the Federal Government, saying the Government has also reciprocated by appointing them into sensitive positions. He continued that Mr. President has given prominent sons and daughters of Igboland key positions in the management of the country’s economy, notable among which is the appointment of a…
Preamble:You are welcome to today’s briefing session. Once again, we wish to update you with information on a number of developments in the country, particularly as they concern the security challenges currently being experienced in Nigeria.1. International SupportThe Nigerian government welcomes the growing assistance by the international community to support the Nigerian effort to locate and secure the release of the school girls abducted from Chibok. The result of this international cooperation will be the rescue of the school girls and the restoration of peace and normalcy in the sub-region. Therefore, we note and appreciate the coalition of Nigerians, social…