By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) The UNICCON Group of Companies has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered ‘kamikaze’ drones while partnering with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to meet specific security needs. The Chairman of UNICCON Group, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, unveiled the drones during theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has described the signing of the concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu as a major boost for the South-Eastern economy. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, ICRC, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the agreement as a milestone in FederalContinue Reading
Taxpayers By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 (NAN) The Office of the Tax Ombud has assured Nigerian taxpayers of improved protection and fair treatment as it implements guidelines designed to safeguard taxpayer rights, strengthen trust, and enhance voluntary tax compliance. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by ChukwudiContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.22, 2026 (NAN) The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) says it plans to start the training of 4000 meter installers in the first quarter of 2026 in collaboration with the Presidential Metering initiative. The Director-General of NAPTIN, Alhaji Ahmed Nagode, said this at aContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite says the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) project between the Federal Government and Niger State Government would deliver housing for Nigerians. Uzoka-Anite, who said this while receiving Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, has called on auditors at the local government level to strengthen accountability and transparency as a foundation for sustainable national development. Ogunjimi made the call on Thursday in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Jan. 21, 2026 (NAN) The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday met with the Saudi Arabian Advance Team ahead of the official visit of the Honourable Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabbiah, scheduled for Feb. 3. The commission raised issuesContinue Reading
Appointees Senior figures of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have called on North-West political appointees and youths to mobilise for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 General Elections, describing the task as a “pay-back time.” The leaders, including the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Advisers and Ministers, madeContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says poor regulation of shipping lines could undermine the credibility of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reforms. SEREC`s Head of Research, Dr Eugene Nweke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that customs efficiency was linkedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Center (SEREC) has called for immediate constitution of a Governing Council of the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding Practice in Nigeria (CRFFN). SEREC made the call in a statement by its Head of Research, Dr Eugene Nweke on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
