By Sumaila Ogbaje The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) on Thursday inaugurated its Alumni Association to build powerful strategic networks that will enhance national and regional security. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said the inauguration of the Army War College Nigeria Alumni Association (AWCNAA), marked aContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa No fewer than 130 golfers have arrived in Akure, Ondo, for the 10th Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Western Zone Golf Championship. The four-day tournament, holding at the Crosscreek Golf Club, Ilado, features 60 female and 70 male golfers from across the country. Vice President ofContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Victims of the recent flood disaster in Yola have commended Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for his swift response and effective distribution of relief materials to affected communities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood, which struck Yola South on July 27, affected more than 4,000Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), scheduled to be officially unveiled in September, will unlock regional private sector potential and deepen economic growth. ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandjé Toure-Litse, stated this at a steering committeeContinue Reading
By Nana Hauwa Musa Mr Abdu Mohammed, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has urged collective commitment towards building a resilient, sustainable, and fair electricity sector. Mohammed, also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NISO, said this at a stakeholder’s engagement with NISO Management on TarriffContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to advance the Nigerian National Single Window (NSW) project. The meeting reviewed the collaboration between NCS and NSW Secretariat, agreeing on steps for integration and implementation. The discussions reflectedContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has restated its commitment to players’ welfare and football safety in honour of Samuel Okwaraji. NANPF President, Mr Sunday Abe, said this on Monday at a memorial event held to mark the 36th anniversary of Okwaraji’s death. He saidContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria’s economy has continued to receive positive recognition from global rating agencies, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s economic direction. Idris stated this after a meeting with Governor of Imo and Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, HopeContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has approved further extension of ‘’grace period’’ for the enforcement of tinted glass permit to Oct. 2. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He said the approval followedContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo Five indigenes of Rivers have sued the Federal Government, Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to court over plans to conduct local government elections on Aug. 30. They said that the state government under the leadership of Ibas has fixedContinue Reading
