President Buhari Replaces Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, accepted with immediate effect the resignation and retirement of Nigeria’s service chiefs. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina disclosed this information in an official statement on Tuesday which also confirmed the appointment of new service chiefs by the President. […]
Nigeria Police Deploys Tech In Crime Fighting
In an interesting twist to its not so great ordeal in crime-fighting, the Nigeria Police Force has launched an app to help its cause. It is the first of any form that the Nigerian Police has used in interfacing with the public and I daresay its well overdue. The app was built to help […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day
Today, January 15, 2021, is Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria. It is a day meant to celebrate the servicemen of the Nigerian armed forces both active and retired, especially war veterans. Without any doubt, the Nigerian army has played a tremendous role in defending the country against external and internal aggressors, especially Boko […]
Security Measures to Undertake When Travelling
Often before we travel, we are concerned about the security situation en route to our destination. We read up on as many safety precautions and ask friends who recently travelled what their opinion of the trip was like. This is not unique with road travel, even air travellers get worried sometimes too. Besides what you […]
Security Tips for Business Travelers in Nigeria
Nigeria has the potential to be an economic powerhouse in the world, not just in Africa. This potential is what draws investors into the country. Whether you are an ex-pat or a citizen, travelling for business in Nigeria can be daunting. The 2020 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) rates personal safety in Nigeria 48 […]
4 Things To Remember Before Keeping Silent About The #EndSARS Movement
For the first time in a long time, Nigerians have come together to protest against the injustice meted out on Nigerian citizens by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). From Twitter hashtags to street demonstrations and constructive dialogues with top-ranking members of the police force, several Nigerians have shown their support for the #EndSARS movement. […]
#EndSARS: A Case Of Police Operatives Gone Rogue
Again, social media was thrown into a fit on Saturday over the killing of a citizen in Ughelli, Delta State by operatives believed to be of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Other personal reports of manhandling, extortion, and kidnap also followed the same day. It was then that Nigerians on the online space […]
Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 2
This is the second part of this special series, Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. By extant consideration of the variables involved in governance, many Nigerians stand back from participating in any level of governance more than they like to admit. This attitude can be said to have culminated from […]
Video Of The Week: Ganduje Secures Kano Metropolis With CCTV
Although Kano State has earned the reputation of being the most peaceful state among the northern states in Nigeria, Abdullahi Ganduje, the governor of the state has recently made great strides to ensure security in the state. Read more about Video of the week Salihu Tanko Yakasai, Special Adviser to the governor on media, recently […]
FGN Approves N13.3 Billion For Community Policing
The Nigerian government in a bid to effectively handle the security challenges confronting the country, has approved the sum of N13.3 billion for the commencement of the community policing initiative. This information was revealed in a report submitted to the National Economic Council (NEC) which is led by Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, SAN. Submitted […]
How Innovative Nigerian Companies Can Avert External Threats with A Visitor Management Solution
Signing a piece of paper usually kept at the front desk or gate post is the old-fashioned method of visitor management. It is unsophisticated, inaccurate, and exposes physical security and data. An important step in having a secure workplace is to switch from a manual sign-in process to a digital one. Read more about […]
Security: Nigerians Vote On President Buhari’s Performance
It is already a fact that the Senate and the House of Representatives have united one more rare time to jointly decry, in a united voice with the Nigerian masses about the state of insecurity in the Northern part of the country. While meeting with eminent citizens from Niger State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […]
Security Implications of PEPT
On or before 23rd September 2019, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will hand down its verdict in the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on supposed electoral discrepancies during the 23rd February 2019 presidential election. Security Implications Regardless of the outcome of the ruling, it is anticipated […]
Firexpo West Africa: Fire Detection, Protection And Prevention.
Firexpo is the only fire trade exhibition and conference in West Africa and in 2020 it is breaking out for the first time ever and will be an independent co-located event alongside Securex West Africa. These established industry events combine to become the leading trade show in the region encompassing fire and rescue, commercial, homeland […]
Civil Unrest: Preparing For An Emergency
What do you do if you wake up to civil unrest in your state? Because security has become a major issue in Nigeria, here are some tips on staying safe. Limit movements Do not leave your home unless you absolutely have to. Do not spread unverified news If you are not sure that the information […]
Securex West Africa – Official Registration Now Open
Online Visitor registration is now officially open for those looking to attend Securex West Africa 2019. Taking place from 16 – 17 April 2019 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria, this year organisers have confirmed more than 80 global leading brands will be participating. With a record-breaking 2,344 attendees and at 696 SQM of floorspace, […]