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NASS To Raise Women’s Recruitment In Police To 30%: CISLAC
NASS To Raise Women’s Recruitment In Police To 30%: CISLAC
NASS to raise women’s recruitment in police to 30%: CISLAC. The CISLAC boss reiterated that a 30 per cent benchmark is necessary to correct decades of structural exclusion of women in policing.
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to raise the proposed women’s recruitment quota in the Nigeria Police Act (Amendment) Bill from 15 per cent to 30 per cent.
Auwal Rafsanjani, CISLAC’s executive director, who also heads Transparency International-Nigeria, made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to him, this aligns with the African Union and ECOWAS benchmarks on gender inclusion in security sector governance.
“The National Policy on Women, adopted in 2000, recommended a 30 per cent reservation for women in appointments,” said Mr Rafsanjani.
Mr Rafsanjani said during the public hearing organised by the House Committee on Police Affairs at the National Assembly that raising the percentage to 30 will enable the country to meet the international benchmark.
Represented by the organisation’s senior programme officer, Gimba Hassan, the CISLAC boss reiterated that a 30 per cent benchmark is necessary to correct decades of structural exclusion of women in policing.
He emphasised that women currently constitute less than 11 per cent of the Nigeria Police Force, a figure far below regional and international standards for inclusive policing.
CISLAC’s recommendation was met with applause from stakeholders at the hearing, with several panel members expressing willingness to consider a compromise starting point of 20 per cent.
The organisation welcomed the committee’s openness and encouraged lawmakers to be bold and progressive in adopting stronger gender reforms.
CISLAC also called for the phasing out of analogue record-keeping at all levels of the force, the establishment of a digital, unified, and perpetual record system for crimes, especially those involving gender-based violence (GBV) and human rights violations, and mandatory documentation of investigative outcomes and prosecutions in a transparent and accessible format.
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The organisation also recommended the creation of a Gender and Inclusion Compliance Directorate with the statutory authority to monitor recruitment, training, postings, promotions, and disciplinary procedures.
Also, it called for compulsory gender-responsive budgeting across the police force, annual gender audits, and public reporting to strengthen accountability.
The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Assembly in developing a more inclusive, transparent, and rights-based police force capable of responding to security challenges in line with global best practices.
The head of the legal unit at the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, Okorie Kalu, announced that the ministry is developing new police regulations to eliminate discriminatory criteria.
The new rules, he stated, would remove marital and pregnancy restrictions, abolish gender-based duty assignments, and end gendered dress code reforms long advocated by CISLAC.
NNPC Ltd Offers N66 Fuel Discount Throughout the Nation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has unveiled a nationwide ₦66 fuel discount promotion for customers using the NNPC Fuel App.
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In a post obtained from its X handle on Friday, the promotion, which runs from October 1 to 7, is being held across NNPC stations nationwide as part of activities marking the period.
“The ₦66 Discount Promo is ongoing & the excitement is already happening across our stations nationwide!
“All over Nigeria, our customers are getting in on the action & there’s still time for you to benefit!
The promo runs from 1–7 October on the NNPC Fuel App,” the post read.
NNPC said customers across the country have already begun participating in the promotion, with highlights from the first day showing activities at several stations.
“Keep fueling, keep transacting and keep your eyes on our pages,” the post read.
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NNPC also shared moments from the first day of the promotion and said more pictures and activities from stations across the country would be released.
The company urged customers not to miss the opportunity to participate before the promotion ends on October 7.
The ₦66 discount offer is available through the NNPC Fuel App during the stated promotional period.
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NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
NAF, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Sets for Partnership to Advance Indigenous Defence Capacity
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed the readiness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to explore a strategic partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) to strengthen indigenous capacity in aircraft spares production, technology transfer and specialised technical training.
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The CAS stated this on 29 September 2026 when the Chairman of IVM, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, CON, paid a courtesy visit to him at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
Discussions focused on leveraging IVM’s indigenous manufacturing capabilities to support NAF operational requirements and advance local content in the defence sector. Chief Chukwuma highlighted IVM’s interest and capability in the production of selected aircraft parts and spares, while also showcasing its CNG and electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities.
The CAS welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to partnerships that promote local production, technology transfer and human-capacity development. He also expressed interest in exploring affordable vehicle acquisition options for NAF personnel through convenient payment arrangements, subject to further engagement and applicable procedures.
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The engagement underscores the CAS’s drive to harness indigenous innovation and local expertise to strengthen NAF capability and personnel welfare, while supporting Nigeria’s broader pursuit of technological self-reliance and industrial development.
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Nigerian Navy Disclaims Recurrent Fake Recruitment on Social Media
The Nigerian Navy has observed the recurrent circulation of fake recruitment notices on social media platforms and other unofficial channels, purportedly announcing Nigerian Navy recruitment exercises. The Nigerian Navy wishes to state categorically that such notices are not authorised and should not be regarded as official recruitment announcements.
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The Nigerian Navy therefore advises prospective applicants and members of the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites or other unauthorised sources. All official information concerning Nigerian Navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines and categories, will be communicated exclusively through authorised Nigerian Navy channels. The official recruitment website is http://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, while the Nigerian Navy’s official website is https://navy.mil.ng.
Members of the public are particularly warned against making payments to individuals, agents or unauthorised platforms in connection with Nigerian Navy recruitment. Recruitment into the Nigerian Navy is free of charge, and the Service does not authorise third parties to recruit applicants or collect recruitment fees on its behalf.
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The Nigerian Navy will continue to monitor and address the circulation of fraudulent recruitment information and urges the public to rely solely on its official communication channels for accurate and verified information on recruitment exercises.
Signed
AA FOLORUNSHO Director Naval Information
Captain (Nigerian Navy)
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