By Edith Tsokar The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says education, research and technology remains critical to building a modern, professional and intelligence-driven police force capable of addressing emerging security challenges in Nigeria. Disu stated this during a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund),Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Mr Yemi Adelakun, Convener of the 2026 Cooperative Housing Summit Africa (CHOSA-AFRICA), says cooperative housing is gaining attention as a practical approach to addressing the growing housing challenges faced by many African countries. Adelakun made the call at a news conference on Friday in Abuja ahead ofContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku and Rose Okudaye The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says digital fraud, misinformation and privacy breaches are increasing pressure on courts. Kekere-Ekun spoke on Thursday in Lagos at the 2026 Workshop for Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications. She was represented by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa,Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku/ Rose Okudaye Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the judiciary is critical to protecting Nigeria’s digital economy, telecommunications infrastructure and online ecosystem from escalating cyber and security threats. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida said this at the 2026 Workshop for Judges on Legal IssuesContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Board of Trustees of the Ogoni Trust Fund Incorporated, under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), has called for sustained global collaboration to address environmental challenges in oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta. Mr Emmanuel Deeyah, HYPREP BOT Chairman, made the call on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), says 17 contaminated sites in Ogoni land, Niger Delta region have been fully remediated, as efforts to restore the environment under the HYPREP progress. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator, HYPREP, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a news conference aheadContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and other relevant government agencies, have say tackling illicit financial flows required collective action to strengthen accountability and protect national resources. Mr David Ugolor, Executive Director of the ANEEJ, said this at the public presentation and validation ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry as part of efforts to drive industrial growth, create jobs and reduce dependence on imports. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said this at the National CTG Value ChainContinue Reading
By Edith H. Tsokar The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has unveiled an Engagement Programme and Media Enthusiast Platform aimed at mobilising 10,000 Nigerian youths to deepen civic participation and strengthen grassroots engagement in governance. The Convener of the group, Bamidele Atoyebi, at the launch of the platform inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) has commenced an intensive five-day training programme for National Youth Service Corps members serving at the institute. The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of PSIN, Imeh Okon, said this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Okon said theContinue Reading
