Insecurity: U.S. pledges deeper security cooperation with Nigeria

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Federal Government has secured renewed commitments from the United States Government to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria amid rising incidents of abductions and violence in parts of the country. ‎‎This followed series of high-level engagements between a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA),Continue Reading

Consortium launches moot trial on environmental justice, climate impact litigation

By Naomi Sharang A group of environmental and climate justice experts on Monday, flagged off a National Moot Trial Competition on Environmental Justice and Climate Impact Litigation (EJCIL). The consortium said that the launch is expedient, following climate change and worsening environmental challenges in Nigeria. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

NIHSA, partners unveil 0m flood preparedness fund

By Patricia Amogu The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), in partnership with government and private sector stakeholders, has unveiled a $500 million fundraising drive for the Global Flood Disaster Management Project (GFDMP). The ‘Stay Afloat’ initiative aims to strengthen early-warning systems, expand resilient infrastructure, build technical capacity, and enhance communityContinue Reading

NVBF congratulates Customs ladies on victory against Ghana

By Aderonke Ojo Musa Nimrod, President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), has congratulated the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Women’s Volleyball Team following their victory at the just concluded 2025 Super Volleyball Championship in Accra, Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Customs Service defeated the GhanaContinue Reading

BPP D-G sensitises procurement officers on reforms, provisions of extant laws

By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has warned procurement officers against non-approved procurement plans. Adedokun gave the warning in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations in Abuja on Monday. The D-G who spoke at a meeting withContinue Reading

Empowering women, path to lower health risks, unplanned pregnancies

By Justina Auta Stakeholders from various sectors have reiterated the urgent need for women’s empowerment as a key strategy to reduce rising cases of unwanted pregnancies and related health challenges. They stressed the importance of coordinated efforts aimed at supporting women’s wellbeing and promoting broader societal progress. They made theContinue Reading

Akpabio unveils counter-terrorism plan, advocates technology-driven security

By Sumaila Ogbaje President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, unveiled the National Counter-Terrorism Centre’s (NCTC) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, describing it as a defining moment in Nigeria’s quest to strengthen national security. Akpabio said the strategic plan was timely with the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, and buildContinue Reading