By Ikenna Osuoha A civil society organisation (CSO), the Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), has advised Nigerian youths to protect critical government infrastructure in the interest of national security and sustainable development. The President of the organisation, Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, gave the advice in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Thursday unveiled plans to raise a N50 billion sukuk bond to accelerate the state’s international airport and market projects. He said construction of the Kogi international airport and Lokoja international market would begin by March 2026. Ododo disclosed this at anContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement among dispute resolution neutrals to enhance efficient service delivery. Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, Chairman, Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre, (ACCI/NCC-DRC), made the call at a Town Hall Meeting forContinue Reading
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, says the Nigerian Navy is seeking advanced maritime platforms and enhanced technology transfer to strengthen its operational capacityContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has called on countries to protect the UN Charter, urging them to “stand up for a rules-based order” – or pay the price. Mohammed made the call in a speech to the Danish Parliament on Thursday, The UN’sContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Amid global uncertainties, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), says Nigeria can meet 2026 growth projections through coordinated reforms, stronger institutions, and deeper private-sector-driven economic expansion nationwide growth. The President, LCCI, Mr Leye Kupoluyi, said this on Thursday in Lagos at the chamber’s 2026 firstContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni A socio-political organisation, Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD), has urged residents of Plateau State to rise above ethnic and partisan sentiments following the defection of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chairman of the group, Mr Christopher Ishaku, made the call in a statementContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Ayo Omidiran, has pledged to reposition the commission through institutional reforms, transparency and strict enforcement of the Federal Character Principle. Omidiran made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while delivering her inaugural address at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi EnterpriseNGR, a financial and professional services advocacy group, says Nigeria’s economy is stabilising as recent reforms restore confidence and unlock investment, according to its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook. The Chief Executive Officer of EnterpriseNGR, Mrs Obi Ibekwe, while speaking at the presentation of the report in Lagos onContinue 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
