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Plateau Govt, Partners Organize Workshop on Security Communication

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March 26, 2025

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The Plateau State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts, the Police School of Public Relations, and the Institute of Conflict Management and Negotiation Analysts, has organized a three-day workshop focused on enhancing security communication through digital tools.

Themed “Effective Security Communication: Leveraging Digital Tools for De-escalation of Insecurity in Plateau State,” the workshop is scheduled to run from March 25 to 27, 2025. The initiative aims to tackle security challenges by promoting responsible digital media use.

Emmanuel Ojukwu MI, a retired commissioner of Police and Provost of the Police Public Relations School in Abuja while addressing Journalists on Monday in Jos ahead of the workshop said it will serve as the first in a series of similar workshops and stakeholder meetings planned across various states in the country.

“Plateau was chosen due to its reputation as the “Home of Peace and Tourism,” and the goal is to foster peace and promote development throughout the state.

The workshop according to him will bring together key stakeholders from various sectors. Security personnel, government workers, representatives from the private sector, NGOs, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and civil society groups.

Ojukwo emphasized the need for effective communication, particularly through social media, which has become a powerful tool for communication worldwide.

He warned of the dangers posed by fake news and misinformation, which can escalate insecurity and destabilize regions.

Ojukwu stressed that a single piece of false news could have catastrophic consequences, as evidenced by previous incidents in Plateau, such as the spread of false information about Ebola cures and fake reports of bus accidents, which led to panic and fatalities.

The retired CP also acknowledged the potential of social media as a positive force for change, emphasizing that it can be used to spread peace and stability when managed responsibly.

However, he called for a change in how Nigerians perceive and use digital platforms, urging participants to adopt a more responsible approach to social media communication to ensure the nation’s progress.

He reaffirmed that the workshop was a step toward promoting peace and stability not only in Plateau State but also across other parts of Nigeria, fostering a more informed and peaceful society through responsible digital communication.

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The Extra Mile: PenCom marks 2026 Customer Service Week

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October 6, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has joined in the celebration of Customer Service Week, aimed at celebrating retirees and workers in the country.

According to PenCom, day one of the week kicked off on a high note as staff celebrated their colleagues, customers and the commitment to going “the extra mile” in delivering exceptional customer experience.

From engaging conversations and interactive sessions to team spirit, smiles and celebrations, the opening day set the tone for a week focused on putting the customer at the heart of the Commission’s work.

This year, the Commission is reminded that great customer service is not just about meeting expectations; it is about exceeding them, creating value and making every interaction count.

The highlight of the event was the cutting of the cake by the Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, and her management team.

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Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost 2 years

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October 6, 2026

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Lucid Motors built 2,954 electric vehicles (EVs) in the third quarter of this year, a 54% drop from a year ago, as the company purposely limits production to better meet demand for its EVs.

This was the third straight quarter in which the number of EVs Lucid built has declined. It’s also the lowest quarterly output since the first quarter of 2025, which was just after Lucid Motors started production of its second EV, the Gravity SUV.

Lucid delivered 3,806 EVs in the third quarter, roughly flat with the second quarter and down about 200 vehicles from the third quarter of 2025. The company has struggled to find buyers for either of its first two luxury EVs. In five of the last six quarters, it built more vehicles than it delivered.

Lucid’s new CEO, Silvio Napoli, has spent the last few months leading an effort to “simplify the company.” That effort has included laying off around 1,500 employees, streamlining the company’s leadership, and eliminating a second shift at its factory in Arizona in a bid to reach cost savings of $1.4 billion. Lucid also delayed the release of its third EV, the Cosmos. That model is supposed to be much cheaper, starting at under $50,000.

The third-quarter figures, released Monday afternoon, come just a few days after rival EV upstart Rivian posted its best quarter in history on the back of the R2, its new, more affordable SUV. Although Rivian didn’t break out specific delivery figures for the R2, the company shipped nearly 20,000 vehicles in the third quarter, the first full quarter with the R2 in production, up from 12,194 in the second quarter.

Lucid’s failure to find a large market of buyers for its EVs is even more stark when compared with the promises the company made when it went public in 2021. That year, Lucid Motors merged with a special purpose acquisition company and estimated it would ship as many as 90,000 EVs in 2024 alone. The company raised $4 billion in the transaction.

On Lucid’s second-quarter earnings call in August, Napoli spoke about why he thinks the company has failed to make a dent in the EV market.

“While there is no question that Lucid brought leading innovations and outstanding products to the market, we have disappointed on several fronts, and for far too long,” he said. “We have not executed consistently. We missed commitments, launched products before they were ready, underinvested in service, responded too slowly to quality issues, and allowed complexity to slow decisions down.”

The Cosmos’ lower price could, in theory, let Lucid access a wider market, but Napoli cautioned shareholders that rushing the new EV out could create more trouble.

“We will not repeat the mistakes of the past by bringing a product to market before it is ready,” Napoli said on the call.

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