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NERCT 2016 in Abuja in October

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The third edition of the Nigeria Emergency Response and Counter-Terrorism Workshop (NERCT) will be held in Abuja on October 6-7, 2016. Once again, members of the Nigerian and international security communities are invited to discuss and find solutions to Nigeria’s security problems. The workshop is hosted by Kingsyn Crystal Investments Ltd (Lagos) and MOSECON GmbH (Berlin). In 2016, it seems Nigeria is facing more threats than ever. Fuel shortages, economic problems, insurgencies in the north-east and in the Delta, communal and political violence, radical groups and a rapidly rising crime rate, all of which increase the insecurity surrounding Nigerians. It is under these dire circumstances that NERCT is taking place, Continue reading NERCT 2016 in Abuja in October→

NERCT returns in 2015

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of the Nigeria Emergency Response and Counter-Terrorism Workshop in 2015. Following a hiatus due to the Ebola epidemic in 2014, NERCT will once again be held and will discuss issues such as Boko Haram, Sahel security, intelligence, emergency response and civilian security. The workshops will focus on finding solutions to these issues that will quickly be useful for practitioners and therefore help create a most secure and stable environment. The events of the last year – Ebola, Boko Haram, Islamist violence in the Sahel, ISIS and political violence among others – are strong reminders of NERCT’s necessity and usefulness, in Continue reading NERCT returns in 2015→

NERCT 2014 postponed indefinitely due to Ebola Concerns

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It is with regret that the organizers of NERCT have decided to postpone the 2014 event indefinitely. This decision was made after taking into account the current situation of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa and Nigeria, as well as the concerns expressed by our various partners about the epidemic. We understand the risks for all those that wish to attend the event and for those responsible for the excellence of NERCT, and therefore believe this is the right course of action. If anything, the Ebola epidemic and the rise of Boko Haram as a national threat to Nigeria’s security have only confirmed the need for NERCT, where practitioners and Continue reading NERCT 2014 postponed indefinitely due to Ebola Concerns→

South African Partner for NERCT 2014

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The organizers of NERCT 2014 are proud to announce the signing of South African Technical Textile Cluster, a Durban-based company that specializes in textiles for the security industry. This is the South African company’s first time at NERCT and we are extremely happy that they chose our event to demonstrate the quality of their products. Should you also be interested in becoming a partner or exhibitor at NERCT 2014, please visit our “Sponsors and Partners” page for more information.