Category: Security & Law

2017 NFPAWA Writing Contest Winners

Martin Agbili (an electrical/safety engineer and senior service officer in Anambra State Fire Service) and Jonathan Mairiga have emerged winners in the risk management writing contest put together by the National Fire Prevention Awareness and Advocacy (NFPAWA), a life, fire safety and security risk management organisation, for safety experts.

The novel competition in Nigeria and West Africa is according to NFPAWA, an initiative geared towards developing capacity in security, fire and safety risk management as well as part of programmes line up for the forthcoming risk management conference by the organisation.

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Banwo & Ighodalo in Chambers Global 2017 Tier 1 Ranking

Banwo & Ighodalo receives Tier 1 rankings in the Nigerian legal market, across its Banking & Finance, Corporate/Commercial and Energy & Natural Resources practices in the Chambers Global Guide; with 6 lawyers also recognized. Banwo & Ighodalo also retained its ranking as a leading firm in Intellectual Property and made its debut ranking in Dispute Resolution.

Chambers Global 2017 directory offers client-based insights into law firms and lawyers practising internationally; and covers over 190 countries across the world including Region-wide and Global-wide sections. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best.

The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.

Ada Peter Emerges SUSI Scholar on U.S. National Security and Policy making Award [2017]

An Assistant Professor, Media, Peace and National Security, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Ada Peter, has been recognised by the U.S. Department of State as SUSI scholar on U.S. National Security and Policy making.

The Study of the United States Institutions (SUSI) on Security and Foreign Policymaking is a globally-recognised prestigious and extremely competitive award from the U.S. Department of State, Washington D.C.  More than 18 countries apply for the award through the U.S. embassies in their respective countries.

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2016 Coalition for Good Governance and Leadership Awards

Retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Monday Riku Morgan has won the 2016 Good Governance and Leadership Man of the Year Award organised by the Coalition for Good Governance and Leadership in Africa for his contributions towards national Security and good governance in Nigeria and Africa in general.