Tag: Protection
5000 NSCDC personnel to protect Borno farmers
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday said it would deploy about 5000 personnel from its Agro-Rangers…
‘EU law does not protect consumers from food scandals’
A year after a scandal about eggs tainted with the insecticide fipronil, consumer advocacy group Foodwatch has called on the…
IATA introduces new programme to improve animal welfare aboard planes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it has launched a new standardised global certification programme to improve the safety…
United Nations moves to protect 357m children in crisis situations
The UN calls for urgent action on protection of 357 million children in crisis situations, saying they face a raft…
Navy commitment to protect nation’s maritime domain
The Nigerian Navy (NN) said it would continue to protect the nation’s maritime domain against crude oil theft and any…
World Humanitarian Day: UN aid chief calls for protection of workers
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Stephen O’Brien, has called for the protection of aid workers, saying it is “paramount”…
Climate Change: Lagos offers very little protection for citizens
Only a small fraction of Lagosians have a little protection against climate change, a new study as revealed. According to…
NAF to Benue residents: We’ll protect your lives and property
The Nigerian Air force (NAF), has assured the people of Benue State of adequate protection of their lives and property.…
World Habitat Day: UN, Ambode, experts seek protection of public spaces
Kazeem Ugbodaga The United Nations (UN) Habitat, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and experts in the built industry have advocated…
The Power Of Touch
By Aidy Thomas Touching is a fundamental human need facing people of all ages, tribe, culture, religion, status and class.…
Protecting The Lagos Environment
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Lagos population, according to the United Nations projections, will be 20 million by 2015 making it the…
Children’s Day: UNICEF calls for unity, protection of Nigerian children
UNICEF has called for collective effort from stakeholders to protect the rights of children. The call was contained in a…
How to protect Nigeria’s oil pipelines, by Kuku
Mr Kingsley Kuku, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, has urged the Ministry of Petroleum Resources…
Easter: IG Orders Tight Security
To ensure a peaceful Easter celebration, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has directed all zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police…
Protecting The Girl-Child
By Biliqis Bakare Shaped by discrimination and bias, the society, especially in the third world, has dealt the girl-child a…
Fashola Harps On Ability To Enforce Laws
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) has stated that the biggest protection for any society is the ability to…
Elections 2011, Metro, News, Politics
Gov/Assembly Polls: Police Promise Adequate Security
Barely 24 hours to the Governorship and House of Assembly as well as the postponed House of Representatives elections across…
Consumers Unhappy Over CPC’s Absence In Lagos
Consumers in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, are not happy that the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) of Nigeria has no office in…