Kaduna NSCDC Promotes 118 Officers As Governor Hails Improved Security
No fewer than 118 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, were decorated on Tuesday following their promotion, with the leadership of the Corps charging them to demonstrate discipline, professionalism and commitment to service. At the ceremony held at the command’s headquarters, the State Commandant, Mr Panam Musa, said…
NUPRC Launches Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round To Boost Upstream Sector
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially launched the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round, marking a key step in the Federal Government’s efforts to expand investment in the oil and gas sector. At a press briefing in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, unveiled the dedicated bid portal: br2025.nuprc.gov.ng. The round, approved by President…
Northern Nigeria Advocacy Group Inaugurates Leadership Team In Katsina
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a leading socio-political organisation representing Northern Nigeria’s interests, has inaugurated its first democratically elected executive body for its Katsina State chapter. The inauguration, held on Sunday in the state capital, marks a new chapter in the forum’s regional operations aimed at driving advocacy, dialogue, and development initiatives across Northern Nigeria….
Nigeria, British Govt Partner To Enhance Nigeria’s Counter-terrorism Capabilities
The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), has announced efforts to bolster Nigeria’s counter-terrorism capabilities through partnership with the British High Commission. The National Coordinator, NCTC-ONSA, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, made this known on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of the Silver, Gold, Intelligence Analysis and Train the Trainer Aviation…
IMPI: AfDB President Adesina Wrong On Nigeria’s 1960 GDP Figures
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita at independence in 1960 was 93 dollars, not 1,847 dollars as claimed by Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement on Monday, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, Chairman of the group, said Adesina’s claim, made during…
Youths Protest Poor Telecom Services In Kogi
Youths under the aegis of Kogi Youth Awareness Group, on Wednesday staged a protest over what they described as undue poor telecom services in the State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja that the protesting youths blocked the Lokoja – Ajaokuta Highway, chanting “enough is enough of the suffering and pains.” The…
Katsina Political Bloc Seeks New Alliance To Challenge APC In 2027
A breakaway group from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has signalled plans to align with a new political platform aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections. Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, former Secretary to the State Government and a one-time APC gubernatorial contender, revealed the group’s…
Akpabio: Agbakoba Demands Retraction Of Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegation’
Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), former president, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has written a second letter to Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding retraction of “her unsubstantiated sexual harassment allegations against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) are lawyers to Akpabio. NAN recalls that Agbakoba in a…
FG Secures Coventry University Deal To Deliver UK Degrees In Nigeria
The Federal Government has secured a partnership with Coventry University under a Transnational Education (TNE) arrangement to establish a campus in Nigeria for the delivery of affordable, globally recognised degrees. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of…