Many Trapped As Building Collapses In Abuja

A two-storey building which was still under construction has collapsed on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja with many feared trapped under its rubble.

2023 Election: NIS Directed To Tighten Border Security

In preparation for the 2023 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) should tighten security around the country’s borders. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola during the inauguration ceremony of the Service’s Katsina state headquarters, adding that the primary duties of the Service are border control and migration management, not passport issuance.

IGP Launches SmartForce DMS

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba on Wednesday launched the SmartForce Database Management System (DMS) to ensure the digitalization of personnel records and biometric capturing of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) personnel. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, adding that it is projected to ease administrative bottlenecks, issue Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Cards for identification of personnel, and assist in tracking transfers and postings.

Abike- Russian Investment Safe In Nigeria

The federal government through the office of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has assured Russian investors of improved security for Russian investments, noting that the federal government is also solving bureaucratic challenges hindering Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into the country. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at a business forum organized by Nigeria in Diaspora Organization (NIDO), Russian chapter, said Nigeria remains the investment destination for FDIs, pointing out that there is nowhere in the world without challenges assuring Russian investors that bureaucratic challenges and insecurity are being tackled.