All Posts in "Day: January 24, 2024"

NiMet pacts with Tomorrow.IO on digital weather, climate intelligence

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

 

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading weather intelligence company, Tomorrow.io.

The MoU with Tomorrow.io, a leading weather intelligence company based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with footprints across Africa and the Middle East, will see NiMet and the firm collaborate on a whole range of areas including commercializing weather data, improving accuracy of weather and climate forecasts, and application of artificial intelligence (Ai) in weather and climate intelligence.

Speaking at the MoU signing at NiMet in Abuja today  headquarters in Abuja today, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike said; “We have found good partners in Tomorrow.io. We are aspiring to actualize the mandate given to NiMet by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on revenue generation and improved safety of the aviation sector. This MoU will help us achieve that”.

“As an agency, NiMet is already doing a lot. We are always on the lookout for partners that will help us improve and expand on our services. Ai and technology are playing leading roles in weather and climate forecasts.

“This partnership with Tomorrow.io will help us to do more for our various stakeholders across the socio-economic sectors we serve including aviation, agriculture, marine, oil and gas, construction, academia etc”.

Speaking, Mr Yaniv Gelnik, Director of Africa Expansion at Tomorrow.io said that experience from Kenya and in the other countries they serve shows that it’s possible to downscale weather and climate information daily to users especially farmers in usable formats.

This will help them in planning. Farmers will be able to receive via their mobile handsets weather intelligence daily, wherever they are and in a language of their choice. That’s part of the value proposition that Tomorrow.io is bringing to the partnership with NiMet. Ai allows for precise, unique, efficient and faster weather and climate forecasts compared to current systems and models. This will be of immense value to NiMet’s value-chain stakeholders”.

Patoma Admin by — January 24, 2024 in Aviation 0
Federal Capital cannot move to Lagos- Presidency

By Favour Nnabugwu 

Presidency has denied the rumour making rounds that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu planned to move the federal Capital to Lagos.
The Special Adviser to tPresident Bola Tinubu on Information and Startegy, Mr Bayou Onanuga said the status as federal Capital has come to stay it is backed by law
Abuja, as the FCT is backed by law and has come to stay, adding the movement of FAAN, a department of the Aviation Ministry, to Lagos does not amount to moving the FCT to Lagos

The statement reads, “President Tinubu has no plan whatsoever to move the Federal Capital to Lagos. The rumour first surfaced during the campaign last year by opponents looking for all manners of weapons to stop him. We trashed it.

“Those peddling it anew are dishonest, ethnic and regional champions, trying to draw attention to themselves. Abuja has come to stay. It is backed by law

The movement of FAAN, an agency of Aviation Ministry, to Lagos, where it was located before former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, moved it to Abuja during the last administration, does not amount to moving the Federal Capital to Lagos.
The administrative move should have ordinarily attracted scant attention, as Lagos is the commercial capital and the hub of aviation business in Nigeria. FAAN will still maintain some presence in Abuja. It is not a wholesale movement.
Similarly, the movement of the Department of Banking Supervision of the CBN to Lagos should not trigger any discord within the polity. The department concerned deals with commercial banks, almost all of which have their headquarters in Lagos.
There are many parastatals that are not based in Abuja depending on their mandate. The headquarters of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for example, are in Lagos.
In the same vein, the headquarters of National Inland Waterways Authority( NIWA) is in Lokoja, while that of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was commissioned by former President Muhammadu Buhari is in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
It must be pointed out that these decisions are purely administrative that should not be politicized by people of goodwill and those who wish our country well.
Patoma Admin by — January 24, 2024 in News 0
Faces at the Elders Forum in Lagos

 

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CIIN President/Chairman of Council, Mr. Edwin Igbiti and Past President Eddie Efekoha at the Year 2024 Elders’ Forum in Lagos.

L-R: Ag. Head of Administration, Mrs. Anne Dike, CIIN Registrar, Mrs. Abimbola Tiamiyu, CIIN Treasurer, Mr. Akinjide Orimolade, CIIN Council Member, Mr. Gbenga Olawoyin and the Rector, College of Insurance and Financial Management, Dr. (Mrs.) Chizoba Ehiogu at the Year 2024 Elders’ Forum in Lagos

Cross section of Elders dancing at the Year 2024 Elders’ Forum in Lagos.

 

CIIN President/Chairman of Council, Mr. Edwin Igbiti and the Rector, College of Insurance and Financial Management, Dr. (Mrs.) Chizoba Ehiogu digging it at the Year 2024 Elders’ Forum

CIIN President, Mr. Edwin Igbiti with some Elders at the Year 2024 Elders’ Forum in Lagos.

CIIN President, Mr. Edwin Igbiti with some Elders at the Year 2024 Elders’ Forum in Lagos.

Patoma Admin by — January 24, 2024 in Insurance 0
Elders experience a beacon to insurance industry – CIIN president

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President of the CIIN, Mr Edwin Igbiti with some Elders in the industry

 

By Favour Nnabugwu

The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, have acknowledge the immeasurable contribution and experiences of the elders who have committed themselves religiously to the growth and progress of the sector.
President of the CIIN and Chairman of Council, Mr Edwin Igbiti at the institute’s Elder forum in Lagos today also lamented on the death of Professor Joe Irukwu, the doyen of insurance and the National Insurance Commission’s pioneer Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Eugene Okwor.
Igbiti deeply expressed the gratitude of the present and up coming generations to take from the wealth of experience of the elders, adding that there experience is a beacon of progress to the sector.
He said, “It is a rare privilege to be in the midst of individuals who have accumulated a wealth of knowledge, experience, and wisdom over the years. Your presence here reflects a commitment to the betterment of our society, and I am grateful for the opportunity to engage in dialogue with such a distinguished audience”
“As we gather here today, it is essential to recognize the invaluable contributions of our elders. Your experiences have shaped the fabric of Insurance Sector, and your guidance has been a beacon for the Present and up-coming insurance professional that have followed, he added
“From the date we last held this event in Year 2023, till today, they are: Professor Joseph Ogbonnaya Irukwu, FCII, FIIN, SAN, OON – Past PresidentMr. Eugene Okwor, FIIN – Pioneer Commissioner for Insurance”
 “In a world that is constantly evolving, your wisdom provides a steady anchor, reminding us of our roots and guiding us towards a brighter future.In our pursuit of progress, let us not forget the lessons of the past. The stories you carry, the struggles you’ve overcome, and the triumphs you’ve witnessed offer profound lessons for us all”.
“I extend my deepest gratitude to the Elders present for honoring our invitation to be part of this event and to offer your own quota to the betterment of the Insurance sector and success of this event. Your presence and contributions are a source of strength and inspiration for us all. Let us continue to work hand in hand, honoring the past, navigating the present, and shaping a future that we can all be proud of”
 “It is through understanding our history that we can chart a course towards a more harmonious and inclusive future.I encourage each of you to actively bond today, sharing your insights and experiences”
“Your voices are essential in shaping policies and initiatives that reflect the values and aspirations of our community. Together, we can build bridges of understanding, foster intergenerational connections, and create a society that values and cherishes the wisdom of its elders”.
The CIIN president also appreciated the institute’s college and the Registrar for immense support to the institute and the entire industry.

“t is pertinent we appreciate the Institute Secretariat under the leadership of our ever committed and dedicated Registrar, Mrs. Abimbola Tiamiyu for making this annual event take place this year by ensuring that there is a conscious social interaction with you all. Thank you and God Bless.Mr. Edwin Igbiti, FIIN”

Patoma Admin by — January 24, 2024 in Insurance 0
Blinken arrives in Nigeria, meets with President Tinubu

By Favour Nnabugwu
The Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is in Nigeria as part of his tour to the West African sub-region
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has arrived at the Presidential Villa for an official visit to President Bola Tinubu.
The Secretary of State is in Nigeria as part of his tour to the West African sub-region.
He had stopped over at Cape Verde and Ivory Coast before arriving in Nigeria and is expected to leave for Angola from here.
On hand to receive him with President Tinubu were the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Information, Mohammed Yusuf, and other top government officials.
Patoma Admin by — January 24, 2024 in News 0